November 11, 2026 | Kauser News Agency. Iran’s government has warned that damage to natural-gas processing facilities could deepen domestic energy shortages this winter, adding pressure to a country already facing the economic and infrastructure consequences of war.
According to Reuters reporting on November 11, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani forecast a natural-gas shortfall of approximately 430 million cubic meters this year, compared with roughly 300 million cubic meters in previous years. Four processing plants were damaged earlier in the conflict, initially reducing capacity by 230 million cubic meters. Around 100 million cubic meters of that capacity has since been restored, according to the report.
Possible impact on households
The National Iranian Gas Company warned that 11 of Iran’s 31 provinces could face difficulties, with Mazandaran, Golestan and North Khorasan among the areas of concern. Officials have urged households to reduce consumption as cold weather approaches. The extent of actual outages remains uncertain and will depend on weather, repairs, consumption and government decisions.
Iran struggled with seasonal energy imbalances even before the latest war. Aging equipment, sanctions and restrictions affecting trade and investment have complicated efforts to maintain infrastructure and expand capacity.
Afghanistan and Pakistan: what to watch
For Afghanistan and Pakistan, the immediate issue is not evidence of a confirmed new gas-supply interruption caused by this warning. Rather, Iranian energy stress may affect regional commercial activity, transport costs and cross-border markets if it disrupts production, logistics or fuel trade. Such effects are possibilities, not verified consequences of the November 11 announcement.
Businesses and households should distinguish confirmed local fuel prices and supply notices from speculation about shortages. KNA will continue to track official statements and independently reported disruptions before making claims about particular Afghan or Pakistani markets.
Source: Reuters, November 11, 2026, “Iran warns of domestic gas shortages from war this winter.” Figures and statements above are attributed to Reuters and Iranian officials; KNA has not independently audited processing capacity or the forecast.
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