The Economic Times

Petrol, diesel sales soar on erratic monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gas

Indias petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumption at state-run retailers rose 9.1% year-on-year, while diesel sales jumped 10.2%. LPG demand, however, fell 16.1%.