In 2023, the actual consumption of gas oil and diesel oil in mining and quarrying in France was recorded at 2.1 thousand gigawatthours. The forecast for 2024 indicates a minor increase to 2.14 thousand gigawatthours, which amounts to a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.9%. This upward trend continues with anticipated consumption figures for 2025 through 2028 at 2.2, 2.25, 2.3, and 2.35 thousand gigawatthours, respectively, marking steady year-on-year increases averaging around 2.3% each year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is projected to be approximately 2.3%, indicating a consistent growth pattern in energy consumption.

Future trends to watch for:

The impact of technological advancements and energy efficiency measures in reducing fuel consumption.
Potential policy changes regarding emissions and alternative fuel adoption by the French government.
The role of economic fluctuations on the mining and quarrying sector which may affect energy consumption levels.