Petrol, diesel sales rev up on festive rush
India’s petrol and diesel sales rose in September as the festival season kicked in, provisional oil ministry data show.
Petrol sales climbed 7.5% year-on-year in September, while diesel sales rose 6.27%. Higher vehicle sales following GST reduction and the onset of festivals boosted transportation fuel demand.
The strong September showing lifted cumulative sales growth this fiscal to 6.68% for petrol and 2.9% for diesel.
