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.
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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