Energy

Increase in imports of liquified gas, drop in petroleum

Increase in imports of liquified gas, drop in petroleum

In the first quarter of 2025, the EU imported €95.3 billion worth of energy products, amounting to a total of 176.4 million tonnes. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, the value of imports increased slightly by 0.3%, while the ...

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Energy use in EU households down second year in a row

Energy use in EU households down second year in a row

In 2023, EU households used 9.6 million terajoules of energy. Compared with 2022, there was a 5.6% decrease from the 10.1 million terajoules recorded. This was the second decrease in a row, following the all-time peak registered in ...

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Share of electricity from renewables falls in early 2025

Share of electricity from renewables falls in early 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, this represents a 4.3 percentage points (pp) decrease (from 46.8%). The significant ...

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EU household gas prices rise in the second half of 2024

EU household gas prices rise in the second half of 2024

In the second half of 2024, household gas prices in the EU rose for the first time after they had abated following the 2022 energy crisis. Average prices, including taxes, rose to €12.33 per 100 kWh, up from €11.04 in the first half of ...

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Household electricity prices in the EU stable in 2024

Household electricity prices in the EU stable in 2024

In the second half of 2024, average electricity prices for households in the EU remained largely stable, with a slight decrease to €28.72 per 100 kWh from €28.89 in the first half of 2024. These price levels remain well above levels ...

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Imports of energy products to the EU down in 2024

Imports of energy products to the EU down in 2024

In 2024, the EU imported €375.9 billion worth of energy products, amounting to a total of 720.4 million tonnes. Compared with 2023, imports decreased both in value (-16.2%) and in net mass (-7.1%). For petroleum, a decline was reported ...

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