The United Kingdom remains the largest consumer of gas oil and diesel oil for rail transport in Europe, with a moderate growth rate of 0.88% in 2023. Romania showed the highest year-on-year growth at 6.83%, with Serbia also posting a notable increase of 3.85%. Countries like Germany are steadily growing with a 3.14% rise, while Spain and Greece faced significant decreases of 14.18% and 21.52%, respectively. The five-year CAGR suggests a slow decline in overall consumption, reflecting a shift toward sustainable alternatives.
Future trends to watch include accelerating transitions toward greener rail technologies, such as electrification and hydrogen fuel cells, which could further reduce dependency on gas and diesel oils. EU policies promoting sustainable and energy-efficient rail systems will likely impact future consumption patterns in countries leading in technological adoption, such as Germany and France.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 648.69 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 275.23 | 2023 | -0.22% | +3.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 130.57 | 2023 | +5.76% | +6.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 93.68 | 2023 | -6.23% | -4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 90.12 | 2023 | -0.055% | -2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 80.46 | 2023 | -30.06% | -14.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 80.37 | 2023 | +2.85% | -0.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 71.23 | 2023 | +1.83% | -0.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 50.56 | 2023 | -0.9% | -3.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 43.8 | 2023 | +8.86% | -3.88% | View data |
