Diesel sales pre-Covid level for the first time in a year – Times of India

New Delhi: Diesel consumption in India in October crossed pre-Covid levels for the first time in a year as festive demand spurred industrial activity and rapid vaccination against Covid prompted more people to travel.
According to sales data, diesel consumption was 1.7% higher than October 2019 but 5% lower than a year ago.
on a monthly basis, October diesel sales A growth of 20% over September, driven by increased movement of people, materials and finished products.
Petrol sales also maintained their growth momentum in October, with consumption rising by 8% from the same month of 2019 and nearly 4% higher than a year ago.
Jet fuel sales also registered a smart recovery, reaching 66% in October 2019 and nearly 27% higher than the year-ago period as restrictions on the number of flights were lifted and people hit back with a vengeance. was taken to the sky.
LPG sales also rose 6% from October 2019 levels, as the lifting of travel restrictions led to an increase in festive travel for family and friends, leading to more cooking.

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