Energy consumption in 2023 fell lower than at any point in the past 50 years, the latest government figures have revealed. A report examining energy trends found that consumption last year was 1.6% lower than in 2022, likely due to the impact of higher energy bills and other cost of living pressures. It comes as energy production dropped 9% to 100.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent, the lowest level since records began in 1948. This figure is down 36% on 2010, and 66% on 1999, when UK production peaked.
Energy consumption in 2023 fell to lowest in 50 years
