The data on production levels of the three specific fuel types in the UK: petroleum, coal, and natural gas from 1981 to 2000 is described on the line chart.
Overall, natural gas experienced a noticeable surge, while coal and petroleum had a downward tendency and fluctuations respectively.
In the 1980s, natural gas was not considered the top popular fuel. On the contrary, only roughly 40 units were used in the production, which nearly halved the coal figures and was almost a third of petroleum’s total mass. Within the next two to three years, petroleum usage was the highest, with approximately 140 energy units, whereas coal was even less preferred than natural gas (about 37 units versus 40 units).
In 1986, petroleum data remained stable, meanwhile, coal restored its popularity due to the 20 energy units increase between 1984 and 1986. However, as time passed, both petroleum and coal were less favored than natural gas. It is noteworthy to mention that natural gas was used in production more than coal after 1992, as its data grew substantially and reached its peak at 100 units in 2000. In contrast, coal steadily lost its prevalence, especially in 2000, when less than 40 units were used in manufacturing. By the way, petroleum’s numbers were superior to natural gas (140 units in 2000).