ENA Sectors 2025-04-15 14:15:11 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, April 15 (KNN)</strong> Diesel consumption fell to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic during the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting an increasing shift toward cleaner energy alternatives. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to provisional data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry, diesel consumption rose by just 2 percent to 91.4 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2024-25.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This modest growth represents a significant deceleration compared to previous periods, with diesel demand having increased by 4.3 percent in the 2023-24 fiscal year and 12.1 percent in 2022-23. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As India's most consumed petroleum product, accounting for approximately 40 percent of the country's oil usage, diesel consumption patterns serve as a key indicator of broader economic activity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industry officials attribute this slowdown not only to economic factors but also to the accelerating adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) across the transportation sector. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While diesel continues to power three-quarters of India's transport infrastructure, the growth trajectory is moderating as electric alternatives gain traction, particularly in commercial applications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The EVs trend is especially pronounced in urban public transportation, with cities like Delhi and Mumbai rapidly deploying electric buses. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, electric auto-rickshaws have achieved significant market penetration in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, directly displacing diesel consumption in urban mobility services. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Major e-commerce and delivery companies, including Amazon, Flipkart, and BigBasket, are also transitioning their delivery fleets to electric vehicles, further reducing diesel demand in the logistics sector.<br /> In contrast, petrol consumption increased by 7.5 percent to 40 million tonnes, while LPG demand rose by 5.6 percent to 31.3 million tonnes. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The aviation sector demonstrated particular growth, with jet fuel consumption climbing nearly 9 percent to approximately 9 million tonnes during the fiscal year 2024-25. </span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41746 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/indias-diesel-consumption-falls-amid-ev-surge-urban-electrification 2025-04-15 14:15:11 knnindia.co.in