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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Ukraine war has marked a turning point in Europe’s gas consumption, says IEA

A liquefied natural gas vessel docked at Lubmin in Germany
A liquefied natural gas vessel docked at Lubmin in Germany. Europe’s developed economies cut their gas consumption by 15% in 2022. Photograph: Dpa Picture Alliance/Alamy

The Ukraine crisis has marked a turning point for Europe’s gas consumption, which is expected to fall again this year as homes and firms embrace efficiency upgrades and heat pumps, according to the global energy watchdog.

A report from the International Energy Agency found that the continent’s developed economies reduced their gas use by 15% in 2022 after Russia cut off flows after its invasion.

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