Germany's Gas Consumption Rises 5.8% This Winter, Despite Calls for Savings
Higher industrial usage and colder temperatures drive increase, but gas reserves remain at 80% capacity, ensuring stability.
- Germany's gas consumption from October to December 2024 rose by 5.8% compared to the same period last year, reaching 246 terawatt-hours.
- Industrial gas use increased by 9.1%, while household and commercial consumption grew by a modest 1.9%.
- The first half of winter was slightly colder than last year, with average temperatures 0.6°C lower, contributing to higher heating demand.
- Despite the rise in consumption, gas usage remains 9.7% lower than the pre-crisis average from 2018 to 2021.
- Gas storage facilities are still 80% full, with the Bundesnetzagentur expressing confidence in the country's energy readiness for the remainder of winter.