New Delhi: Petrol sales growth in the country slowed in November while diesel demand accelerated, reversing the trend seen so far this year.
Petrol sales rose 2.2% year-on-year in November, while diesel sales increased 4.7%, according to the petroleum and natural gas ministry's provisional data. During the April-October period, petrol consumption had increased 6.2% and diesel 2.8%.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) sales climbed 4.7% in November, gaining momentum after a muted performance in earlier months. ATF sales have increased just 1.6% so far this year.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), used mainly for cooking, clocked 7.6% sales growth in November and 7.2% in April-November. -Our Bureau
Petrol sales rose 2.2% year-on-year in November, while diesel sales increased 4.7%, according to the petroleum and natural gas ministry's provisional data. During the April-October period, petrol consumption had increased 6.2% and diesel 2.8%.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) sales climbed 4.7% in November, gaining momentum after a muted performance in earlier months. ATF sales have increased just 1.6% so far this year.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), used mainly for cooking, clocked 7.6% sales growth in November and 7.2% in April-November. -Our Bureau
