Energy consumption |
Australia''s energy consumption rose by % in 2017–18 to reach 6,172 PJ. This compares with average growth of % a year over the past 10 years. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) accounted for 94% of Australia''s primary energy mix in 2017–18. Oil accounted for the largest share of Australia''s primary energy mix in 2017–18, at 39%, followed by coal (30%) and natural gas (25%).