UK production output index: gas, steam and air conditioning
UK production output index: gas, steam and air conditioning stood at 90.6 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing output index by sub-industry | |||||||||||
| 35.2-3 Gas distribution, steam and air conditioning | 90.6 | 90.5 | 84.7 | 87.1 | 91.9 | 88.2 | 85.4 | 84.1 | 86 | 82.4 | |
| 10.1 Meat processing and meat products | 105.8 | 106.2 | 105.1 | 106.9 | 106.8 | 104 | 106.7 | 110.1 | 108.1 | 109.4 |
Understanding UK production output index: gas, steam and air conditioning
Mains gas distribution, steam supply, and regulated air conditioning services across the United Kingdom generate the monthly real gross value added quantified by this index. The series isolates utility network distribution from gas extraction and electrical power generation, focusing on the delivery of gaseous fuels through mains and the provision of thermal conditioning utilities. Measurement is based on metered physical volume flows and deflated utility company turnover returns.
Evaluating this indicator requires accounting for extreme weather seasonality, as heating demand during winter months causes pronounced output peaks that seasonal adjustment models must filter. Abnormally warm periods can suppress utility distribution volumes significantly, creating negative monthly growth rates that reflect climate anomalies rather than structural economic contraction. Analysts compare these figures with energy price indices to understand how consumer demand responds to tariff shifts across the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover North Sea gas extraction?
- No, extraction activities are classified under mining and quarrying, whereas this series covers distribution networks and utility supply.
- How is gas distribution output measured?
- Compilers track metered physical gas flows through pipeline networks alongside deflated financial turnover from utility operators.
- Why are weather variations critical when reading this data?
- Seasonal heating requirements dictate pipeline demand, meaning unseasonal temperatures can cause large output swings independent of economic trends.