India's Fuel Consumption Hits 21.75 Million Tons in December, Setting Record
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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- Significant Consumption Growth: India's fuel consumption reached 21.75 million tons in December, a 5.3% year-on-year increase, marking the highest monthly record since April 1998, which underscores the robust recovery of the domestic economy and solidifies India's position as the world's third-largest oil consumer.
- Gasoline Sales Rebound: December gasoline sales stood at 3.56 million tons, up 1.1% from November and 7.1% year-on-year, indicating a sustained recovery in consumer demand that could drive growth and investment in related sectors.
- Rising LPG Consumption: Liquefied petroleum gas consumption rose by 11.2% year-on-year to 3.08 million tons, reflecting an increasing demand for cleaner energy in households and industries, thereby promoting an optimized energy structure.
- Diesel Consumption Fluctuations: Although diesel consumption increased by 5% year-on-year to 8.46 million tons, it saw a month-on-month decline of 1.1%, highlighting the impact of seasonal demand variations that could affect future supply chain management and pricing strategies.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
