The electric power sector accounts with the largest share of natural gas consumption in the U.S., with a consumption volume of 11.3 trillion cubic feet in 2021. Closely following, the industrial sector consumed ten trillion cubic feet of natural gas at that time. By comparison, the transportation sector had the smallest share of natural gas consumption.
Consumption of natural gas in the United States from 2005 to 2021, by sector* (in billion cubic feet)
Loading statistic...
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$59 USD $39 USD / Month *
in the first 12 months
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Statistics on Fossil fuel consumption in the U.S.
Overview
5
- Basic Statistic Global primary energy consumption 2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Global primary energy consumption 2019-2021, by fuel
- Premium Statistic Global oil consumption 2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Global coal consumption 2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Global natural gas consumption by country 2020
Total consumption
4
Consumption by segment
5
- Premium Statistic Fossil fuel primary consumption in the U.S. 1990-2021, by sector
- Basic Statistic Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2021, by fuel
- Premium Statistic Petroleum consumption in the U.S. by sector 1990-2021
- Basic Statistic Natural gas consumption in the U.S. 2005-2021, by sector
- Basic Statistic Coal consumption in the U.S. by sector 1990-2021
Prices
4
- Basic Statistic Average costs of fossil fuels for electricity generation in the U.S. 2005-2021
- Premium Statistic Petroleum producer price index in the U.S. 2000-2020
- Premium Statistic Natural gas producer price index in the U.S. 2000-2021
- Premium Statistic Coal producer price index in the U.S. 2000-2021
Trade
4
Companies
3
Further related statistics
18
- Global natural gas consumption 1980-2012
- Share of natural gas in total energy consumption in China 2010-2020
- Renewable energy consumption share in the U.S. 2000-2018
- U.S. energy consumption in residential and commercial sector
- U.S. energy consumption - industrial share 1975-2016
- North America's natural gas demand 2000-2040
- Energy consumption share in Mexico 2015, by type
- U.S. natural gas consumption share by end use 2014
- U.S. residential energy consumption - Energy Star refrigerator
- U.S. residential energy consumption - Energy Star dishwasher 2009
- Piped gas sales in Singapore 2012-2021
- Domestic piped gas sales in Singapore 2012-2021
- Market share of gas providers in Italy 2015, by firm
- Non-domestic piped gas sales in Singapore 2012-2021
- Energy consumption in China 2010-2020
- Natural gas penetration rate in Russia 2019, by region
- Butane gas production volume in South Korea 2010-2021
- Industry revenue of “industrial gas manufacturing“ in Florida 2012-2024
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Global natural gas consumption 1980-2012
- Share of natural gas in total energy consumption in China 2010-2020
- Renewable energy consumption share in the U.S. 2000-2018
- U.S. energy consumption in residential and commercial sector
- U.S. energy consumption - industrial share 1975-2016
- North America's natural gas demand 2000-2040
- Energy consumption share in Mexico 2015, by type
- U.S. natural gas consumption share by end use 2014
- U.S. residential energy consumption - Energy Star refrigerator
- U.S. residential energy consumption - Energy Star dishwasher 2009
- Piped gas sales in Singapore 2012-2021
- Domestic piped gas sales in Singapore 2012-2021
- Market share of gas providers in Italy 2015, by firm
- Non-domestic piped gas sales in Singapore 2012-2021
- Energy consumption in China 2010-2020
- Natural gas penetration rate in Russia 2019, by region
- Butane gas production volume in South Korea 2010-2021
- Industry revenue of “industrial gas manufacturing“ in Florida 2012-2024
EIA. (May 25, 2022). Consumption of natural gas in the United States from 2005 to 2021, by sector* (in billion cubic feet) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 26, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/186656/us-natural-gas-consumption-by-sector-since-2005/
EIA. "Consumption of natural gas in the United States from 2005 to 2021, by sector* (in billion cubic feet)." Chart. May 25, 2022. Statista. Accessed March 26, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/186656/us-natural-gas-consumption-by-sector-since-2005/
EIA. (2022). Consumption of natural gas in the United States from 2005 to 2021, by sector* (in billion cubic feet). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 26, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/186656/us-natural-gas-consumption-by-sector-since-2005/
EIA. "Consumption of Natural Gas in The United States from 2005 to 2021, by Sector* (in Billion Cubic Feet)." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 May 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/186656/us-natural-gas-consumption-by-sector-since-2005/
EIA, Consumption of natural gas in the United States from 2005 to 2021, by sector* (in billion cubic feet) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/186656/us-natural-gas-consumption-by-sector-since-2005/ (last visited March 26, 2023)
Consumption of natural gas in the United States from 2005 to 2021, by sector* (in billion cubic feet) [Graph], EIA, May 25, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/186656/us-natural-gas-consumption-by-sector-since-2005/