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.
United Kingdom compared
| Measure | United Kingdom | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average wholesale electricity price | 115 USD/MWhUnited Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 2025 | — | 115 USD/MWhUnited Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 2025 |
| Wholesale electricity price annual growth | 40%United Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 2025 | — | 45%France · as of 30 Jun 2025 |
| Liquefied natural gas exports to partner country | 1.1 billion cubic feet per dayUnited Kingdom · Q1 2026 | — | 1.7 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 generation | 30%United Kingdom · as of 30 Jun 2025 | — | 40%United States · as of 30 Jun 2025 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- 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
- IEA projects wholesale electricity futures price change in United Kingdom at -10% in 2026. IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Wholesale electricity price annual growth in United Kingdom (annual) came in at -20% in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Offshore wind savings on imported fuel costs in United Kingdom averaged 30 billion GBP in 2001–2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- Estimated additional energy bill costs without wind power in United Kingdom averaged 14.2 billion GBP in 2010–2023 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- Share of gas-fired power generation in United Kingdom stood at 30% as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- 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.
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
| 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