(Finance) – In the month of Julysales of petroleum products in Italy they have recorded a significant 5.9% increase compared to the same month in 2023, with a overall increase in consumption of 7.4%. As reported by Onethis result was supported by a general growth of the main products intended for mobility, including those for air, road and naval transport.
In particular, the jet fuel has reached its historic monthly record with 526,000 tons, while gasoline recorded an increase of 8.5%, a level not seen since 2011. Other fuels for road mobility and those intended for maritime navigation also showed a positive trend, also influenced by the difficulties of transit in the Red Sea that have lengthened the naval routes.
THE fuel prices, after having started to fall during July, continue to fall, with petrol at 1.851 euros/litre and diesel at 1.717 euros/litre at the end of the month. This decline continued in August, aided by less tension on international prices.
In the first seven months of 2024, the Oil consumption increased by 1.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with a growth in sales destined for the market of 2.8%. In particular, gasoline showed an increase of 5.2%, while jet fuel recorded an increase of 15.9%, even exceeding the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.