The final consumption of gas oil and diesel oil in Italy's machinery sector, excluding biofuel, shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the consumption stood at approximately 4.47 thousand terajoules, which decreased slightly over the following years. The year-on-year percentage decline is consistent, marking a steady reduction of around 1.8% annually.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential acceleration in the decline due to increased adoption of renewable energy and more efficient machinery.
- Legislative and regulatory changes promoting cleaner energy sources.
- Technological advancements that could further reduce reliance on gas oil and diesel in the machinery sector.