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How much natural gas is consumed in the United States?

In 2023, the United States consumed about 32.50 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas.

U.S. natural gas consumption by sector, 2023
SectorAmount (trillion cubic feet)Percent of total
Electric power12.9340%
Industrial (total)10.5132%
Lease and plant fuel consumption1.976%
Combined heat and power (CHP)1.394%
All other (non-CHP)7.1422%
Residential4.4814%
Commercial3.3110%
Transportation (total)1.274%
Pipeline and distribution1.224%
Vehicle fuel0.05<1%
Total32.50
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, Table 4.3: Natural Gas Consumption by Sector, April 25, 2024, preliminary data

Learn more:
U.S. natural gas flow (diagram)
Natural gas consumption by end use
Definitions of natural gas end uses
Energy Explained: U.S. Energy Facts: Consumption and Production
Energy Explained: Use of Natural Gas

Last updated: April 29, 2024, with data from the Monthly Energy Review, April 2024; preliminary data.


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