India uses more petrol and diesel this July
People in India used a lot more petrol and diesel in July because there was less rain than usual. However, people used less cooking gas during the same month.
Published Aug 2
Fuel use goes up in July
People in India bought a lot more petrol and diesel in the month of July. This happened because the monsoon rains were weaker than normal in many parts of the country. When it does not rain enough, people use more vehicles and machines that run on fuel.
Key facts about fuel use
- Petrol and diesel sales grew higher in July compared to before.
- Weak monsoon rains caused an increase in fuel demand.
- Cooking gas use went down by a large amount.
- Total LPG consumption dropped by 17.4 percent.
Why this matters
Tracking fuel use helps the country understand how much energy people need. It also shows how changes in weather can change the way we use power and resources every day.