Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period May to July 2022, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis rose by 2.3%, with petroleum consumption increasing as lockdown restrictions eased. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption rose by 3.9%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production rose by 21%, boosted by strong growth in UKCS production. (table ET 1.1)
• Gas exports up significantly; the UK has been playing a key role in supplying gas to Europe as it looks to move away from Russian gas. (table ET 4.3)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 15%, with coal down 27%, but gas up 14%, nuclear up 13% and renewables up 19% due to increased capacity and more favourable weather conditions.* (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 48.2 of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 31.6%, nuclear at 18.4% and coal at 1.1%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 1.0 percentage points to 50.0%, whilst fossil fuel share down 0.9 percentage points to 49.4%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for September 2022 compared to August 2022:

• Petrol down 6.5 pence per litre and diesel down 2.7 pence per litre. (table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0750 091 0468

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of July 2022.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of August 2022.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for August 2022, and petrol & diesel data for September 2022, with EU comparative data for August 2022.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 27 October 2022.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period February to April 2022, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis rose by 1.6%, with petroleum consumption increasing as lockdown restrictions have been eased. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption rose by 5.3%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production rose by 5.1%, UKCS production is increasing following summer 2021 maintenance but remains low. (table ET 1.1)
• Gas exports up significantly; the UK has been playing a key role in supplying gas to Europe as it looks to move away from Russian gas. (table ET 4.3)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 0.4%, with gas down 16%, but coal up 55%, nuclear up 14% and renewables up 10% due to increased capacity and more favourable weather conditions.* (table ET 5.4)
• Renewables provided 41.5% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with gas at 37.2%, nuclear at 17.7% and coal at 2.9%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 6.1 percentage points to 59.2%, whilst fossil fuel share down 6.1 percentage points to 40.3%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for June 2022 compared to May 2022:

• Petrol up 17.9 pence per litre and diesel up 10.6 pence per litre, with prices for both fuels at the highest level recorded this century. (table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of April 2022.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of May 2022.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for May 2022, and petrol & diesel data for June 2022, with EU comparative data for May 2022.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 28 July 2022.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period August 2020 to October 2020, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis fell by 12% with a noticeable reduction in petroleum consumption as demand for transport fuels fell due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown from 23 March 2020; however consumption of transport fuels has grown steadily since May 2020 as restrictions have been lifted. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption also fell by 12%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production down by 11%, with falls in all fuels except offshore wind and solar. (table ET 1.1)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 2.4%, with coal down 40%, but gas up 6.9% to cover shortfall from bioenergy and nuclear, whilst renewables down by 0.2%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 44.9% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 35.6%, nuclear at 17.9% and coal at 1.0%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 3.3 percentage points to 53.5%, whilst fossil fuel share of electricity generation stood at 46.0%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for December 2020 compared to November 2020:

• Petrol and diesel prices up 0.7 and 0.9 pence per litre respectively. (table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2020.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2020.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for November 2020, and petrol & diesel data for December 2020, with EU comparative data for November 2020.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 28 January 2021.

Data tables

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Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact BEIS (kevin.harris@beis.gov.uk)

Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period March to May 2022, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis fell by 0.2%, but with petroleum consumption increasing as lockdown restrictions eased. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption rose by 4.2%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production rose by 8.7%, UKCS production has increased following summer 2021 maintenance but remains low. (table ET 1.1)
• Gas exports up significantly; the UK has been playing a key role in supplying gas to Europe as it looks to move away from Russian gas. (table ET 4.3)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 3.5%, with gas down 2.5%, but coal up 35%, nuclear up 20% and renewables up 3.6% due to increased capacity and more favourable weather conditions.* (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 44.8 of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 34.3%, nuclear at 18.6% and coal at 1.7%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 2.6 percentage points to 52.9%, whilst fossil fuel share down 2.5 percentage points to 46.6%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for July 2022 compared to June 2022:

• Petrol up 5.7 pence per litre and diesel up 7.2 pence per litre, with prices for both fuels at the highest level recorded this century. (table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0750 091 0468

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of May 2022.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of June 2022.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for June 2022, and petrol & diesel data for July 2022, with EU comparative data for June 2022.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 25 August 2022.

Data tables

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Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact BEIS (kevin.harris@beis.gov.uk)

Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period September 2020 to November 2020, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis fell by 13% with a noticeable reduction in petroleum consumption as demand for transport fuels fell due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption fell by 12%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production down by 12% due mainly to maintenance activities, with falls in all fuels except wind, solar and hydro. (table ET 1.1)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 4.9%, with coal down 52% and gas down 7.6%, but renewables up 9.4% due to increased capacity and more favourable weather conditions.* (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 42.0% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 37.3%, nuclear at 18.8% and coal at 1.3%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 2.5 percentage points to 56.1%, whilst fossil fuel share of electricity generation stood at 43.5%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for January 2021 compared to December 2020:

• Petrol and diesel prices both rose by 2.9 pence per litre. (table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2020.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of December 2020.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for December 2020, and petrol & diesel data for January 2021, with EU comparative data for December 2020.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 25 February 2021.

Data tables

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Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact BEIS (kevin.harris@beis.gov.uk)

Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period August 2021 to October 2021, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis rose by 2.3%, with petroleum consumption increasing each month from April 2021 compared to 2020 as lockdown restrictions have been eased. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption rose by 4.6%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production fell by 2.8%, but with UKCS production returning to more normal levels following maintenance, whilst renewables output remained low due to less favourable weather conditions. (table ET 1.1)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 6.7%, with coal up sharply but gas down 10% in the last 3 months, whilst nuclear down 9.0% due to outages and renewables down 5.3% due to less favourable weather (mainly wind) conditions. * (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 43.4% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 36.1%, nuclear at 17.5% and coal at 2.0%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers was unchanged at 53.5%, whilst fossil fuel share of electricity generation stood at 45.8%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for December 2021 compared to November 2021:

• Petrol prices down 0.3 pence per litre, whilst diesel prices down 0.6 pence per litre.(table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2021.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2021.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for November 2021, and petrol & diesel data for December 2021, with EU comparative data for November 2021.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 27 January 2022.

Data tables

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Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact BEIS (kevin.harris@beis.gov.uk)

Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period July 2020 to September 2020, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis fell by 12% with a noticeable reduction in petroleum consumption as demand for transport fuels fell due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown from 23 March 2020; however consumption of transport fuels has grown steadily since May 2020 as restrictions have been lifted. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption fell by nearly 10%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production down by 5.9%, with falls in coal, oil, gas, nuclear and hydro output more than offsetting rises in output from bioenergy, wind and solar. (table ET 1.1)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 0.8%, with coal down 28% due to no coal burnt in Great Britain until mid-August, but gas up 6.1% and renewables up by 3.2%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 46.7% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 34.3%, nuclear at 17.5% and coal at 0.9%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 2.7 percentage points to 51.8%, whilst fossil fuel share of electricity generation stood at 47.7%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for November 2020 compared to October 2020:

• Petrol and diesel prices both down 0.8 pence per litre. (table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of September 2020.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2020.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for October 2020, and petrol & diesel data for November 2020, with EU comparative data for October 2020.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 22 December 2020.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2017.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of December 2017.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for December 2017, and petrol & diesel data for January 2018, with EU comparative data for December 2017.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 22 February 2018.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of March 2018.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of April 2018.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for April 2018, and petrol & diesel data for May 2018, with EU comparative data for April 2018.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 28 June 2018.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of May 2018.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of June 2018.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for June 2018, and petrol & diesel data for July 2018, with EU comparative data for June 2018.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 30 August 2018.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Iain Macleay, Tel 0300 068 5048

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2016.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of December 2016.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for December 2016, and petrol & diesel data for January 2017, with EU comparative data for December 2016.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 23 February 2017.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 3701

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of August 2018.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of September 2018.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for September 2018, and petrol & diesel data for October 2018, with EU comparative data for September 2018.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 29 November 2018.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2017.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2017.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for November 2017, and petrol & diesel data for December 2017, with EU comparative data for November 2017.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 25 January 2018.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of May 2017.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of June 2017.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for June 2017, and petrol & diesel data for July 2017, with EU comparative data for June 2017.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 31 August 2017.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Iain Macleay, Tel 0300 068 5048

Press enquiries, Tel 0300 060 4000

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of January 2016.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of February 2016.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for February 2016, and petrol & diesel data for March 2016, with EU comparative data for February 2016.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 28 April 2016.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries: Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of September 2018.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2018.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for October 2018, and petrol & diesel data for November 2018, with EU comparative data for October 2018.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 20 December 2018.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Iain Macleay, Tel 0300 068 5048

Press enquiries, Tel 0300 060 4000

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of May 2016.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of June 2016.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for June 2016, and petrol & diesel data for July 2016, with EU comparative data for June 2016.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 25 August 2016.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Iain Macleay, Tel 0300 068 5048

Press enquiries, Tel 0300 060 4000

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of June 2016.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of July 2016.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for July 2016, and petrol & diesel data for August 2016, with EU comparative data for July 2016.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 29 September 2016.

Data tables

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Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Energy production and consumption

Highlights for the 3 month period May 2021 to July 2021, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• Primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis rose by 19%, with petroleum consumption increasing month on month since February 2021 as lockdown restrictions have been lifted. On a temperature adjusted basis consumption rose by 12%. (table ET 1.2) and (table ET 3.13)
• Indigenous energy production fell by 26% to a record 21st century 3 monthly low level, due to maintenance activities and less favourable weather conditions for renewable technologies. (table ET 1.1)
• Electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 2.3%, with coal up sharply in July 2021 and gas up 20% in the last 3 months to meet shortfall from renewables down 16% due to less favourable weather conditions and nuclear down 6.9% due to outages.* (table ET 5.4)
• Gas provided 48.2% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with renewables at 30.4%, nuclear at 18.7% and coal at 1.8%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers down 8.6 percentage points to 49.1%, whilst fossil fuel share of electricity generation stood at 50.3%.* (table ET 5.4)

*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.

Energy prices

Highlights for September 2021 compared to August 2021:

• Petrol prices up 0.1 pence per litre, whilst diesel prices down 0.1 pence per litre.(table QEP 4.1.1)

Contacts

Lead statistician Warren Evans, Tel 0300 068 5059

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 1000

Data periods and coverage

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of July 2021.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of August 2021.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for August 2021, and petrol & diesel data for September 2021, with EU comparative data for August 2021.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 28 October 2021.

Data tables

To access the data tables associated with this release please click on the relevant subject link(s) below. For further information please use the contact details provided.

Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact BEIS (kevin.harris@beis.gov.uk)

Energy production and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel, and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.

Contacts

Lead statistician Iain Macleay, Tel 0300 068 5048

Press enquiries, Tel 020 7215 6140 / 020 7215 8931

Data periods

Statistics on monthly production and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of February 2017.

Statistics on average temperatures, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of March 2017.

Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for March 2017, and petrol & diesel data for April 2017, with EU comparative data for March 2017.

Next release

The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on 25 May 2017.

Data tables

To access the data tables associated with this release please click on the relevant subject link(s) below. For further information please use the contact details provided.

Please note that the links below will always direct you to the latest data tables. If you are interested in historical data tables please contact BEIS (kevin.harris@beis.gov.uk)