Fuel consumption in India jumped by 6.1% in April compared to the same month last year, official data showed on Tuesday, as demand in the world’s third-largest crude oil importer continues to grow this year. Total fuel consumption, often used as a proxy for oil demand, increased to 19.858 million metric tons last month, according to data released by the Oil Ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). India’s fuel demand has been strong over the past year, reaching a record-high in the…
