Demand for gas hits record low in June

The fall in demand for gas comes as renewable energy met almost 38% of Ireland’s demand in the same month

Total gas demand during the month was 7% lower compared to the same month last year. File picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows demand for gas hit its lowest levels in June since the organisation started keeping track in 2018 as power plants saw a drop in consumption.

Total gas demand during the month was 7% lower compared to the same month last year. Gas demand by power plants, the largest energy users of networked gas representing 70% of total use in June 2025, saw an 8% reduction in demand year-on-year.