In 2023, the United Kingdom led the consumption of gas oil and diesel oil in rail transport across Europe, with Germany and Romania following. Several Western European countries, including France and Poland, registered declines. Prominent increases were noted in nations like Romania (4.61%) and Germany (4.01%), while significant decreases were seen in Spain (-23.92%) and Greece (-19.3%). Northern and Eastern Europe saw varied performances with Latvia experiencing the largest decrease of -6.91% among the Baltic states. The prevailing trend points toward a gradual reduction in fossil fuel dependency in rail transport.
Looking ahead, European countries are expected to continue pursuing strategies aimed at reducing fossil fuel use in rail transport, potentially increasing investments in railway electrification and alternative fuels. Upcoming regulatory and environmental policies will likely encourage a shift towards greener options, impacting the demand for traditional gas oil and diesel oil. Moreover, technological advancements in rail systems could foster more efficient fuel usage or even transition to complete electrification in certain regions.
Top countries in Gas Oil and Diesel Oil (Excluding Biofuel Portion) Final Consumption in Rail Transport Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 35.62 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.76 | 2023 | +1.03% | +4.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 6.45 | 2023 | +2.64% | +4.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.4 | 2023 | -4.54% | -3.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.77 | 2023 | -0.98% | -3.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4.4 | 2023 | +2.65% | -0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.92 | 2023 | +1.91% | -0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2.78 | 2023 | -1.91% | -4.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.13 | 2023 | -1.17% | -3.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.07 | 2023 | +3.93% | -0.18% | View data |
