What should I do if the natural gas runs out? A complete summary of popular solutions in 10 days
Recently, residents in many places across the country have reported unstable or sudden interruptions in natural gas supply, triggering widespread discussions. The following is a collection of solutions and practical data that have been hotly discussed across the Internet in the past 10 days to help you quickly solve gas problems.
1. Analysis of common causes of natural gas outages (hot search list in the past 10 days)

| Ranking | Reason type | Proportion | typical areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shutdown due to arrears | 42% | Jiangsu, Zhejiang |
| 2 | Equipment failure | 28% | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region |
| 3 | Pipeline maintenance | 18% | Sichuan, Chongqing |
| 4 | extreme weather | 7% | Three Northeastern Provinces |
| 5 | other reasons | 5% | Scattered distribution across the country |
2. Five steps for emergency response (popular tutorials on Douyin/Weibo)
1.Check basic issues: Confirm the balance of the gas meter (the hot search topic #GasMeterHiddenBalance# in the past 3 days has been read 120 million times)
2.Restart safety valve: The red button reset operation video was played more than 500,000 times on station B in a single day
3.Contact the gas supply unit: Emergency hotline of major gas companies across the country (collections increased by 300% weekly)
| city | 24-hour hotline | WeChat service account |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 96777 | Beijing Gas |
| Shanghai | 962777 | Shanghai Gas |
| Guangzhou | 96833 | Guangzhou Gas 96833 |
| Chengdu | 962777 | Chengdu Gas |
4.temporary alternative: Induction cooker sales increased by 75% week-on-week (JD data)
5.Things to note when reporting for repairs: Need to prepare account number, address, and fault phenomenon (Xiaohongshu guide has over 100,000 likes)
3. Hot search list of preventive measures
| Precautions | Difficulty of implementation | Performance rating | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install gas alarm | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | 200-500 yuan |
| Activate balance reminder | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | free |
| Replace hose regularly | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 50-100 yuan |
| Backup power solution | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 1000+ yuan |
4. Handling special situations (highly praised answer on Zhihu)
1.Antifreeze in winter: Minimum ventilation is required below -15℃ (#GasAntifreeze# topic has 58 million views)
2.long term absence: It is recommended to close the main valve and drain the pipeline (the number of shares of Douyin related video exceeded 200,000)
3.smell something strange: Immediately open windows for ventilation and disable electrical appliances (emergency reminder from fire departments in various places)
5. Latest policy developments
1. The National Development and Reform Commission requires ensuring gas consumption for people’s livelihood (issued on December 5)
2. Gas subsidies have been launched in many places (already implemented in Beijing and Xi’an)
3. Smart gas meter replacement schedule (2023)
| city | Coverage | Completion time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | 92% | Completed |
| Hangzhou | 85% | 2023.12 |
| Wuhan | 76% | 2024.06 |
| Zhengzhou | 63% | 2024.12 |
When you have a gas problem, stay calm and follow the steps above. It is recommended to bookmark this article and forward it to your family to prepare for emergencies together. If you need more help, you can call the 12345 citizen hotline for consultation.
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