Question : DEMAND OF DIESEL AND PETROL



(a) the demand of diesel and petrol for Agriculture, Transport and Industrial sector at present; and

(b) the share of indigenous sources in meeting the demand of diesel/ petrol at present ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) : The total consumption of petrol and diesel for the year 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 are as under :-

( Figures in TMT)
PRODUCT 2000-2001 2001-2002(Provisional)
Petrol 6613 7026 Diesel 37958 36654


Estimated Sector-wise share of Diesel inclusive of both retail and direct sales during 2000-2001 is estimated to be as under :-

SECTOR ESTIMATED % SHARE
Transport 58.5 Agriculture 19.8 Power Generation 6.8 Industrial Applications 8.3 Others/Miscellaneous 6.6


(b) : Availability of Petrol/Diesel from indigenous sources is adequate at present to meet the entire demand.