In 2023, Germany led European gas oil and diesel oil consumption in the commercial and public services sector with significant growth of 9.46% year-on-year. Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina saw the highest relative growth within smaller markets at 15.2%, reflecting developing energy needs. In contrast, countries like Ireland and Italy experienced notable declines at -7.34% and -6.87% respectively, aligning with broader efficiency improvements and energy transition initiatives. The data suggests stable consumption in larger economies while fluctuating growth in smaller markets reflects uneven energy policy implementations across Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- Germany's sustained dominance in energy consumption due to its economic size and industrial activities.
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries as energy policies evolve.
- The impact of energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts likely reducing overall consumption in Western Europe.
- Increasing influence of geopolitical factors on energy consumption trends, particularly in Eastern and Southern Europe.
- Demand variance in smaller markets influenced by policy adjustments and economic recovery post-pandemic.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.45 | 2023 | -1.06% | +9.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.92 | 2023 | -3.14% | -3.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.57 | 2023 | +1.96% | -0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.96 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5.25 | 2023 | -1.79% | -4.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.56 | 2023 | +3.67% | +1.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 2.46 | 2023 | +2.52% | -0.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 1.91 | 2023 | +2.6% | +0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.8 | 2023 | +0.11% | +3.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.3 | 2023 | +0.13% | -1.02% | View data |
