Households Account for 36% of Ukraine's Gas Consumption in 2025

Ukraine’s total natural gas consumption in 2025 was 21 billion cubic meters, with households alone using 7.6 billion cubic meters. This accounted for 36% of the overall consumption, a significant factor in the country's energy landscape.

The report from DiXi Group provides a detailed breakdown of the usage across various categories, including industrial and other sectors. Specifically, enterprises within the heat and power sector utilized 3.9 billion cubic meters for residential heating, representing 18% of the total consumption.

Conversely, the consumption for other consumers, including budget institutions, was 2.5 billion cubic meters, or 12%. The report also noted that network losses were estimated at 10%, reflecting the difference between gross gas consumption and the total final consumption across all user categories.

The overall gas consumption showed a decline of 4% compared to 2024 and a more substantial decrease of 31% from 2021. Nevertheless, the consumption by households rose by 6% relative to the previous year, while the heating sector's gas usage for residential heating increased by 17%.

The losses and consumption data indicate challenges for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, particularly as the country prepares for the upcoming winter. Plans are underway to store at least 13 billion cubic meters of gas in underground facilities prior to the colder months.

This preparation is crucial, especially as the nation aims to secure over 5 billion euros from international partners to support winter readiness. Managing gas supply and consumption effectively is essential for ensuring energy stability and affordability for Ukrainian citizens, particularly during harsh weather conditions.

These statistics provide insights into the current energy usage trends, indicating potential areas of concern and improvement for future energy policies.