The United Kingdom dominates gas oil and diesel oil consumption in European rail transport with a significant lead. Germany and Romania have shown notable increases in 2023, by 3.14% and 6.83% respectively, while France and Spain experienced declines of 4.36% and 14.18%. Interestingly, Italy and Greece noted substantial decreases by 7.29% and 21.52%, respectively. Overall, most countries faced a downward trend, except for a few like Serbia which showed a 3.85% increase.
Future trends to monitor include the adoption of greener technologies and the potential shift towards alternative fuels, as environmental policies become stricter across the EU. Potential technological advancements in rail efficiency and supply chain innovations could likely reshape consumption patterns in the coming years.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Rail Transport Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 34.31 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.56 | 2023 | -0.22% | +3.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 6.91 | 2023 | +5.76% | +6.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 4.95 | 2023 | -6.23% | -4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.77 | 2023 | -0.055% | -2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.25 | 2023 | -30.06% | -14.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.25 | 2023 | +2.85% | -0.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.77 | 2023 | +1.83% | -0.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 2.67 | 2023 | -0.9% | -3.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2.32 | 2023 | +8.86% | -3.88% | View data |
