The provided line graph delineates the fluctuating
production
trends of key fuel sources, namely Use synonyms
petroleum
, coal, and natural Use synonyms
gas
, within the United Kingdom over a two-decade span from 1981 to 2000.
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Overall
, a conspicuous trend emerges, with Linking Words
petroleum
consistently dominating the UK's fuel Use synonyms
output
throughout the period. Use synonyms
Conversely
, coal experienced a marked decline, Linking Words
while
natural Linking Words
gas
witnessed a gradual yet significant ascent, ultimately surpassing coal Use synonyms
production
by the millennium.
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Initially
, Linking Words
petroleum
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production
commenced at approximately 100,000 Use synonyms
tonnes
, exhibiting a surge to roughly 130,000 Use synonyms
tonnes
by 1983. Use synonyms
This
plateau persisted until 1987, followed by a regression to the baseline figure around 1988. Linking Words
Subsequently
, a resurgence culminated in a peak of 130,000 Linking Words
tonnes
in 1996, before a marginal contraction to approximately 120,000 Use synonyms
tonnes
by 2000. Use synonyms
This
pattern of volatility underscores the dynamic nature of Linking Words
petroleum
extraction within the UK.
In 1981, coal Use synonyms
production
stood at 80,000 Use synonyms
tonnes
, double that of natural Use synonyms
gas
. Use synonyms
However
, a precipitous decline ensued, culminating in a Linking Words
sub-40,000-tonne
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sub-40,000 tonne
output
by the end of the period. Use synonyms
This
trajectory starkly contrasts with that of natural Linking Words
gas
, which maintained a relatively stable Use synonyms
output
until 1994. Use synonyms
Thereafter
, a steady incline propelled natural Linking Words
gas
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production
beyond coal levels by 1997, culminating in an Use synonyms
output
exceeding 80,000 Use synonyms
tonnes
by 2000. Use synonyms
This
crossover signifies a substantial shift in the UK's fuel Linking Words
production
landscape.Use synonyms
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