Electricity and Gas Utilities in United Kingdom

8 verified figures for United Kingdom, covering 8 indicators from 3 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.

Verification 8 verified data points Updated 17 Sep 2026 Last verified 17 Sep 2026 Reviewed 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

United Kingdom compared

MeasureUnited KingdomWorldHighest country
Average wholesale electricity price115 USD/MWhUnited Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 2025115 USD/MWhUnited Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 2025
Wholesale electricity price annual growth40%United Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 202545%France · as of 30 Jun 2025
Liquefied natural gas exports to partner country1.1 billion cubic feet per dayUnited Kingdom · Q1 20261.7 billion cubic feet per dayEgypt · Q1 2026
Wholesale electricity price annual growth (annual)-20%United Kingdom · 2024-20%India · 2024
Share of gas-fired power generation30%United Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 202540%United States · as of 30 Jun 2025

The short version

Key takeaways

  1. Liquefied natural gas exports to partner country in United Kingdom totalled 1.1 billion cubic feet per day in Q1 2026 (EIA). EIA ↗ T1 Official
  2. IEA projects wholesale electricity futures price change in United Kingdom at -10% in 2026. IEA ↗ T1 Official
  3. Wholesale electricity price annual growth in United Kingdom (annual) came in at -20% in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
  4. Offshore wind savings on imported fuel costs in United Kingdom averaged 30 billion GBP in 2001–2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
  5. Estimated additional energy bill costs without wind power in United Kingdom averaged 14.2 billion GBP in 2010–2023 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
  6. Share of gas-fired power generation in United Kingdom stood at 30% as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
  7. Average wholesale electricity price in United Kingdom averaged 115 USD/MWh as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official

The complete table

Electricity and Gas Utilities data for United Kingdom

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8 data points across 8 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.

IndicatorPeriodValueSourceType
Average wholesale electricity priceas of 30 Jun 2025115 USD/MWhIEAT12025actual
Estimated additional energy bill costs without wind power2010–202314.2 billion GBPGWECT22023estimate
Liquefied natural gas exports to partner countryQ1 20261.1 billion cubic feet per dayEIAT12026actual
Offshore wind savings on imported fuel costs2001–202530 billion GBPGWECT22025estimate
Share of gas-fired power generationas of 30 Jun 202530%IEAT12025actual
Wholesale electricity futures price change2026-10%IEAT12026forecast
Wholesale electricity price annual growthas of 30 Jun 202540%IEAT12025actual
Wholesale electricity price annual growth (annual)2024-20%IEAT12024actual

Primary documents

Sources

4 primary source documents. Every figure on this page traces to one of these.
Document Publisher Authority tier Published Accessed Locator Data points
Prices: Trends in wholesale markets differ across regions – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Press release IEA T1 Official 15 Sep 2026 Prices: Trends in wholesale markets differ across regions 4
Prices Press release IEA T1 Official 15 Sep 2026 Wholesale electricity prices fell further in 2024 as energy commodity costs declined 1
U.S. LNG exports rose 23% in the first half of 2026 because of higher capacity Press release EIA T1 Official 15 Sep 2026 Data source: U.S. Department of Energy, Natural Gas Imports and Exports Monthly 1
Global Wind Day 2026: Fast Facts about Wind Press release GWEC T2 National 16 Sep 2026 3. Wind Boosts Energy Security in Volatile Times 2

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StatOrigin. (2026). Electricity and Gas Utilities in United Kingdom: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/utilities/united-kingdom