Imported Fossil Fuels Accounted for 78 Per Cent of Irish Energy Needs in 2025
Friday 10 July 2026
Ireland relied on imported fossil fuels to meet 78 per cent of its national energy requirements during 2025, according to newly published figures.
Imported fossil fuels met 78 per cent of Ireland's energy requirements in 2025, highlighting the state's ongoing dependence on external fuel supplies.
According to reports detailing the national energy mix, the figures underscore the scale of the challenge facing Ireland as it attempts to transition towards domestic renewable energy sources and away from external fossil fuel markets.
No further breakdown of the specific fuel types, costs, or individual sectoral consumption was provided in the initial release. The data indicates that despite ongoing efforts to deploy renewable infrastructure across the country, external fossil fuel imports continue to form the vast majority of the national energy supply.