The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects an increase in U.S. energy consumption for 2025, according to its latest Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released on May 6.

Total U.S. energy consumption is expected to reach 95.42 quadrillion British thermal units (BTUs) this year, up from 94.21 quadrillion BTUs in 2024. This marks a slight upward revision from the EIA’s April forecast of 95.28 quadrillion BTUs for 2025.

The EIA’s report breaks down quarterly demand, forecasting 22.16 quadrillion BTUs in Q2, 23.95 quadrillion in Q3, and 24.01 quadrillion in Q4. In comparison, the first quarter saw consumption at 25.30 quadrillion BTUs.

Liquid fuels and natural gas consumption are also projected to grow in 2025. The EIA anticipates U.S. liquid fuels demand to average 20.50 million barrels per day this year, up from 20.31 million barrels per day in 2024.

Similarly, natural gas demand is forecasted at 91.3 billion cubic feet per day for 2025, compared to 90.5 billion cubic feet per day last year. Quarterly natural gas consumption is expected to range from 76.4 billion cubic feet per day in Q2 to 93.9 billion cubic feet per day in Q4, with the first quarter averaging 110.4 billion cubic feet per day.

“These figures reflect steady growth in energy demand driven by economic activity and seasonal factors,” the EIA noted.

The EIA’s May outlook slightly adjusts previous estimates but confirms an ongoing upward trend in U.S. energy use, highlighting the continuing importance of liquid fuels and natural gas in the nation’s energy mix.