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Petrol, Diesel Demand Rises 4 Per Cent In April As Summer Fuels Consumption

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New Delhi: Indias diesel consumption rebounded in April, recording a 4 per cent increase in demand after months of low or negative growth, driven by the start of summer season with warmer days and nights. Diesel, Indias most consumed petroleum fuel and lifeline of transport and rural agri economy, saw just 2 per cent growth in demand in fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and no growth at all in the preceding financial year. In April, diesel consumption rose to 8.23 million tonnes, up nearly