Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in United Kingdom, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in United Kingdom is 0, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 100.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in United Kingdom peaked at 6.69 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.
United Kingdom ranks 41st of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 billion | 0 | 6.69 billion | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in United Kingdom?
- Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in United Kingdom was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.69 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- United Kingdom ranks 41st out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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