India’s LPG consumption fell 16% in April as disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict reduced supply for homes and businesses. The drop came both compared with April last year and the previous month, showing a sustained impact on availability. Fuel demand patterns also softened, with diesel and petrol growth moderating during the same period.
France’s biggest refinery, TotalEnergies’ Gonfreville-l’Orcher site, is operating at full capacity as disruptions from a Middle East conflict tighten global oil supplies. The plant is increasing diesel and jet fuel output to meet domestic demand, with Paris relying heavily on its continuous processing of millions of tonnes of crude each year.
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