In the UK, final consumption of gas oil and diesel oil in the non-ferrous metal sector is projected to decrease progressively from 2024 to 2028. The forecast reveals a steady annual decline from 5.91 to 5.07 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent.
From 2024 to 2025, a decrease of approximately 3.7% is anticipated. A similar downward trend continues, with the consumption expected to decrease by approximately 3.7% each year afterwards. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 would be around -3.8%.
Future trends to monitor include advances in energy efficiency within the sector and shifts toward alternative energy sources due to regulatory pressures and sustainability goals. The impact of these changes could accelerate the decline in traditional fuel consumption.
