From 2013 to 2023, diesel oil consumption in the production and distribution of water in China exhibited fluctuations, starting at 1.76 and reaching 1.88 ten thousand metric tons in 2023. The most significant year-on-year variations occurred in 2015 (34.81%) and 2020 (-53%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years remains slightly negative at -1.97%. The forecast for the next five years shows a continuing decline, with a 1.72% negative CAGR and an overall reduction by 8.3% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
• Adoption of alternative energy sources in water production and distribution.
• Government policies targeting reductions in fossil fuel usage.
• Technological advancements leading to greater energy efficiency.