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.
| Sector | Amount (trillion cubic feet) | Percent of total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric power | 12.93 | 40% | |
| Industrial (total) | 10.51 | 32% | |
| Lease and plant fuel consumption | 1.97 | 6% | |
| Combined heat and power (CHP) | 1.39 | 4% | |
| All other (non-CHP) | 7.14 | 22% | |
| Residential | 4.48 | 14% | |
| Commercial | 3.31 | 10% | |
| Transportation (total) | 1.27 | 4% | |
| Pipeline and distribution | 1.22 | 4% | |
| Vehicle fuel | 0.05 | <1% | |
| Total | 32.50 | ||
| 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.