The United Kingdom led the final consumption of gas oil and diesel oil in European rail transport at 27.16 thousand terajoules in 2023, indicating an increase of 0.88%. Germany followed with a consumption of 11.92 thousand terajoules, rising by 3.84%. Romania and Serbia experienced notable increases of 5.09% and 3.76%, respectively. However, many countries saw declines, such as France with a decrease of 3.17%, Italy with -6.43%, and Spain witnessing a sharp drop of -23.92% in their rail consumption.
Future trends to monitor include the potential increase in electrification of rail networks, which may further decrease the consumption of gas oil and diesel oil. Additionally, environmental policies and technological advancements in rail transport systems are expected to have a substantial impact on these trends, as countries strive for greener transportation solutions.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 27,160 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11,920 | 2023 | +0.78% | +3.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 5,040 | 2023 | +3.27% | +5.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 4,170 | 2023 | -3.96% | -3.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3,380 | 2023 | +3.13% | -0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3,190 | 2023 | -8.38% | -6.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 2,990 | 2023 | +1.91% | -0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2,080 | 2023 | -1.67% | -4.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1,580 | 2023 | +3.99% | -0.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1,560 | 2023 | +0.16% | -6.91% | View data |
