UK household gas use fell 32% between 2000 and 2025
Domestic gas consumption in the UK was 32% lower in 2025 than in 2000, according to the annual energy report. Household use fell from 31.8 million tonnes of oil equivalent to 21.5 million.
Event / data period: 2025
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Across all sectors, final energy consumption fell 0.3% between 2024 and 2025 to 127.7 million tonnes of oil equivalent. The report says domestic use has gradually declined since its early-2000s peak.
DESNZ cites efficiency improvements among the reasons for the long-term decline, alongside warmer temperatures and higher prices. The figures concern household consumption, not national gas production.
Data
Change in household gas use
Change in UK household gas consumption in 2025 versus 2000.
- Household gas consumption change, 2000–2025
- -32 %
- 2000 — 2025 · Observed
Methodology
DESNZ ECUK 2026; annual 2000–2025 comparison, UK scope; percentage change stated by source.
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