The forecasted consumption of fuel oil in Italy's non-ferrous metal sector shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, beginning at 2.02 thousand terajoules in 2024 and reaching 2.25 thousand terajoules by 2028. Assuming 2023 levels were slightly lower, this trend indicates a consistent year-on-year growth ranging from approximately 2.97% to 2.45% over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch include:

Impact of technological advancements on energy efficiency, which might reduce fuel oil consumption.
Policy changes aiming at reducing fossil fuel dependence and encouraging renewable energy sources.
Fluctuations in global fuel oil market prices affecting operational costs in the sector.