Consumption in Germany has jumped by almost 6% in the final three months of 2024, according to grid chief Klaus Muller
Households and businesses in Germany should save gas to avoid shortages, Die Welt reported on Wednesday, citing the countryβs energy regulator, the Federal Network Agency. According to an analysis by the agency, the country has been consuming significantly more gas this heating season than last year.
The agency said total gas consumption in Germany rose by 5.8% from October to December 2024 against the same period the previous year, to 246 terawatt-hours (TWh). Industries recorded an increase in consumption of 9.1% compared to 2023, while the increase in households and businesses was more modest at 1.9%, the report noted.
