Gas demand up 11% in June from last year

Over the course of the month gas produced 57% of Ireland’s electricity demand, an increase of 3% from both May 2022 and June 2021.

Ireland's gas demand rose by 11% in June compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by Gas Networks Ireland.

Statistics revealed that, compared to last year, demand increased significantly for a number of sectors including retail, up 95%, air travel, an increase of 57% and leisure/sport arenas, up 47%.