Dairy production needs sees gas demand in agri-food sector jump 39%

Gas use in Ireland's agri-food sector jumped 39%, driven by the demands of the spring dairy sector, according to Gas Networks Ireland.

Gas use in Ireland's agri-food sector jumped 39%, driven by the demands of the spring dairy sector, according to Gas Networks Ireland.

Overall gas demand increased 1% month-on-month in March but was 4% lower than in March 2025. Total gas demand increased by 5% in Q1 2026 compared with the previous quarter and was 1% higher year-on-year.