Energy use in the United Kingdom (UK) 1970 to 2017, by sector

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 2, 2024
This graph illustrates the energy use in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1970 to 2017, by sector. Transport energy use has increased significantly over the course of three decades, rising from 28.2 million metric tons of oil equivalent in 1970 to 56.5 million metric tons of oil equivalent in 2017. In comparison, energy demand from industry has declined overall, although there was an increase in 2017 from the previous year.

Energy use in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1970 to 2017, by sector (in Mtoe)

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July 2018

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

1970 to 2017

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