India’s Gasoline Use Jumps in March as Cars Preferred

Gasoline demand in India rose to a four-month high in March as millions of people favored cars over public transport, with one of the world’s most populous nations seeing a resurgence in virus cases.

Motor fuel demand rose to 88,380 tons per day last month, the highest level since November last year, according to official data. Gasoline sales surged 27% from March last year, when local demand collapsed due to the roll-out of strict lockdowns to stem the spread of Covid-19.