Gas demand increased during sunny August 

The good weather in August meant there was not a lot of wind energy available in Ireland

Compared to July gas usage went up by 2%.

Natural gas demand increased in Ireland last month despite August being sunnier and warmer than in 2021.

New figures from Gas Networks Ireland show gas usage increased by 2% compared to July but was up 12% on the same period last year when Covid-related public health restrictions were still in place.