UK gas demand falls as record wind generation displaces gas-fired power

Line chart showing UK natural gas production, demand and net imports from 2023 to Q1 2026, with demand rising seasonally and production trending lower.

UK gas demand fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as record wind generation reduced the need for gas-fired power. The latest UK energy statistics show total gas demand down 5.1% year-on-year, with gas use in electricity generation falling 17%, while domestic production continued to decline as North Sea output weakened. Imports were broadly stable, but the supply mix shifted […]

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