Petrol Consumption Rises 9.2% in November While Diesel up 8.4%

03 Dec 2024 CW Team

India’s fuel consumption saw a robust increase in November 2024, with petrol sales rising by 9.2 per cent year-on-year to 3,418 thousand metric tonne (TMT), as per provisional data from the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC). Diesel, the country’s most widely consumed fuel, also showed significant growth, climbing 8.4 per cent to 8,158 TMT.

The aviation turbine fuel (ATF) segment demonstrated a strong recovery, with consumption up by 7.7 per cent to 743 TMT, reflecting the on-going recovery of air travel. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a common household fuel, saw a 7.3 per cent increase in demand, reaching 2,765 TMT, indicating steady usage in both residential and industrial sectors.

Compared to November 2023, all key petroleum products experienced year-on-year growth. Petrol consumption expanded by 19.5 per cent compared to November 2022, while diesel usage rose by 5.1 per cent. ATF showed a significant 20.2 per cent growth over the two-year period, highlighting the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.

The LPG segment grew by 6.3 per cent over November 2022 and by an impressive 22.36 per cent compared to pre-COVID levels in November 2019, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.12 per cent. Petrol and diesel also posted strong growth compared to the pre-pandemic period, up 34.83 per cent (CAGR: 6.16 per cent) and 7.83 per cent (CAGR: 1.52 per cent), respectively.

Diesel consumption continued to dominate, accounting for a substantial share of the fuel market. The 8.4 per cent year-on-year growth emphasized increased activity in transportation and industrial sectors during the month.

An energy expert commented that the PPAC report highlights India’s rising energy demand across sectors, driven by economic activity and a revival in travel and industrial consumption. The steady increase in fuel consumption indicates a strong recovery trend, with energy demand surpassing pre-pandemic levels in most segments.

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