Latvia consumed 6.773 terawatt-hours (TWh) of natural gas during the first nine months of 2026, marking a notable increase from the 5.981 TWh recorded during the same period in 2025, according to data reported by LETA.
Monthly Consumption Volatility
The year began with a significant surge in demand. In January 2026, Latvia consumed 2.344 TWh of natural gas, a 98.2% increase compared to January 2025. This figure represents the highest monthly consumption recorded since 2018, the year from which the relevant data are available at the statistics office.
The upward trend continued into February 2026, which saw 2.139 TWh consumed—a 29.3% increase over the previous February. However, the subsequent months showed a consistent decline in year-over-year consumption:
| Month | 2026 Consumption | Change from 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| March | 708,019 MWh | -25.3% |
| April | 497,688 MWh | -10.3% |
| May | 294,927 MWh | -14.6% |
| June | 189,731 MWh | -4.3% |
| July | 181,222 MWh | -45.1% |
| August | 186,418 MWh | -47.9% |
| September | 231,775 MWh | -43.5% |
September Usage Trends
The decline in gas usage accelerated toward the end of the third quarter. In September 2026, Latvia’s consumption dropped to 231,775 megawatt-hours (MWh), representing a 43.5% decrease compared to September 2025. This follows a trend of reduced annual demand; for context, the total volume of natural gas consumed in Latvia during 2025 was 8.832 TWh, which was a 1.5% decrease from 2024 levels.
Answer Questions About Latvia Natural Gas Consumption Records
Why was the January 2026 consumption volume record-breaking?
The 2.344 TWh consumed in January 2026 is the highest monthly total recorded since 2018, the year from which the relevant data are available at the statistics office.
How does the 2026 nine-month total compare to the previous year?
Latvia consumed 6.773 TWh in the first nine months of 2026, compared to 5.981 TWh during the same period in 2025.
What was the total gas consumption in Latvia for the full year 2025?
The total volume of natural gas consumed in Latvia in 2025 reached 8.832 TWh, reflecting a 1.5% decrease compared to 2024.
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