LPG cylinders stored at a depot; fuel tankers parked nearby.
Sales of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) experienced a notable decline of 24 percent in May compared to the same period last year. This significant drop suggests a potential shift in household and commercial energy consumption patterns.
In contrast to the decrease in LPG sales, state-run oil companies reported an increase in petrol and diesel consumption. Petrol sales saw a rise of 4.8 percent, while diesel sales grew by 6.4 percent. Additionally, sales of aviation fuel also demonstrated growth during the month.
The diverging trends in fuel sales indicate a complex energy market dynamic. While the reasons for the decline in LPG are not yet fully detailed, the increase in petrol and diesel suggests continued demand for transportation fuels. Further comprehensive industry data is anticipated to provide a clearer picture of these evolving fuel consumption patterns.
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