Petrol sales rise 9.3%, diesel 3.1% in January

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%. Read The Rest at :