Petroleum Sales Dropped by 8% in June

Petroleum Sales Dropped by 8% in June

A Decline Was Recorded in Fuel Supplies to Ships and Aircraft, While Sales of Gasoline and Heavy Fuel Oil Increased.

Total sales of petroleum products in June 2026 reached 129,479 tonnes, recording an 8% decrease compared to June 2025, according to data published on Monday by the Statistical Service. Meanwhile, total petroleum stocks at the end of June 2026 decreased by 19.6% compared to the end of the previous month.

A decline was recorded in marine fuel supplies (-14.1%) and aviation fuel supplies (-13.7%), as well as in sales of kerosene (-51%), light fuel oil (-44.2%), heating oil (-16.8%), asphalt (-12.2%), and motor diesel (-2.4%).

Conversely, an increase was noted in sales of heavy fuel oil (74.8%) and gasoline (1.8%).

Regarding sales from filling stations specifically, these presented a 1.4% decrease to 59,271 tonnes.

As reported by the Statistical Service, total petroleum sales during the month of June 2026 compared to May 2026 recorded a 1.5% rise. Indicatively, fuel supplies to aircraft (6.1%) and ships (5.9%) increased, along with sales of motor diesel (5.6%) and gasoline (4.5%).

During the period of January – June 2026, total petroleum sales recorded a 1.2% rise compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Source: ink.com

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