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Share of natural gas in electricity and heat generation and overall energy consumption in the European Union in 2023
Natural gas share in energy use in the EU-27 2023
Natural gas is the main heating fuel in the European Union and also accounts for a major share of inland energy consumption. In 2023, natural gas made up **** percent of total gross heat generation within the EU, while also accounting for **** percent of overall consumption. The importance of natural gas to energy use in the bloc has become cause for concern after supplies have dwindled following the Russia-Ukraine war.
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European Commission. (October 1, 2025). Share of natural gas in electricity and heat generation and overall energy consumption in the European Union in 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1270873/natural-gas-share-in-eu-energy-use/
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