UK energy in brief 2026
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Summarises the latest statistics on energy production, consumption, prices and climate change in the United Kingdom. Figures are primarily taken from the 2026 edition of the Digest of UK Energy Statistics. Covers: energy in the economy, overall energy, climate change, security of supply, coal, petroleum, oil and gas production, natural gas, electricity, renewables, combined heat and power, energy efficiency, fuel poverty and prices.
Document History
Document type: accredited official statistics. First published: 30 July 2026.
Publisher Information
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a government ministerial department whose responsibilities cover security of energy supply, energy markets, energy efficiency and net zero. Previously known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.