Petrol, diesel consumption surges in July amid lower-than-usual monsoons
Petrol and diesel consumption in India rose 9.4% and 8.7%, respectively, in July compared to the same month last year, driven by lower-than-usual monsoons. The reduced rainfall increased demand for these fuels among farmers for irrigation and machinery operations. In contrast, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption fell by 17.4% during the same period.