2.5 billion cubic meters of gas was consumed in the third quarter of this year, which is 2.5% more than the corresponding period of last year, APA-Economics reports citing SOCAR.
According to the information, the increase in the level of gasification in the country has led to an increase in gas consumption.
"During July-September of this year, 1.8 mln. tons of oil, and 898 mln. cubic meters of gas was processed by SOCAR. "Gas processing increased by 10.6% compared to the same period last year," the information reads.