UK energy consumption: petroleum
UK energy consumption: petroleum stood at 5 in Jul 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Energy production and consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1995 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy production and consumption table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption | |||||||||||
| Petroleum | 5 | 5.2 | 5.12 | 5 | 5.23 | 5.2 | 4.76 | 5.22 | 5.15 | 5.43 | |
| Natural gas | 2.46 | 2.85 | 3.36 | 3.91 | 5.78 | 6.45 | 8.05 | 6.68 | 5.93 | 4.68 |
Understanding UK energy consumption: petroleum
Total domestic deliveries of refined petroleum products across the United Kingdom measure the volume of fuels released from refineries and distribution terminals for inland consumption, including transport fuels, heating oils, and refinery gases. The series captures petroleum products utilised by road transport, aviation, manufacturing, and domestic households, while excluding crude oil exported directly without domestic processing. Unlike natural gas or solid coal measures, this series tracks refined liquid commodities distributed through complex logistical networks.
Reading these figures necessitates accounting for seasonal travel patterns, agricultural fuel requirements, and scheduled refinery maintenance periods. Early estimates rely on distributor returns and are subject to regular statistical revisions as complete tax and delivery records become available. Year-on-year comparisons are preferable for identifying structural shifts in fuel demand, avoiding misleading month-on-month holiday distortions.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series measure crude oil or refined products?
- It measures refined petroleum products delivered from refineries and terminals for domestic use.
- Are jet fuel deliveries to international flights included?
- Domestic aviation is included, but international bunker fuels are treated separately according to international accounting conventions.
- How do seasonal factors influence petroleum consumption?
- Road transport demand peaks during summer holiday periods, while heating oil usage rises sharply in winter.