Petrol consumption rose 9.3% in January, while diesel consumption increased by 3.1%. Sales of petrol and diesel in the April-January period were up by 6.1% and 4.3% respectively. Private sector market share gains were indicated as state refiners sold 8% more petrol and 1.8% less diesel. Jet fuel sales rose 6.2% in January, and cooking gas consumption expanded by 6.9%. Petrol sales account for 15% of total refined products demand, while diesel makes up 38%.
New Delhi, India s consumption of petroleum products rose to a seven-month high in December to about 20.05 million metric tons, according to data compiled
India s diesel consumption in the first half of December rebounded from a decline in November, attributed to transporters taking a Diwali break. Preliminary data from state-owned firms revealed that diesel consumption reached 3.15 million tonnes from December 1 to 15, a 0.7% increase compared to the first half of November but still 8.1% lower than the same period in 2022.