Oil Consumption — - Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the demand for oil-based fuels and products across the economy. The indicator includes the use of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, and other oil-derived products consumed by transportation, industry, power generation, residential, commercial, and other sectors. Oil Consumption is a key measure of a country’s energy demand, economic activity, transportation intensity, and dependence on petroleum resources.
Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects total regional petroleum consumption and serves as an important indicator of transportation fuel demand, industrial activity, and energy market performance. Incorporating consumption data from the Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the remaining CIS countries, the dataset enables analysis of regional demand patterns, consumption trends, and long-term developments across the CIS oil market.
The Commonwealth of Independent States' total oil consumption increased from 4,085 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 4,229 thousand in 2016, eased slightly to 4,195 thousand in 2017, and then rose to 4,317 thousand in 2018 and 4,369 thousand in 2019. Regional demand declined to 4,235 thousand barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 4,494 thousand in 2021, 4,584 thousand in 2022, and 4,636 thousand barrels daily in 2023. The Russia remained the dominant consumer, with demand increasing from 3,277 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 3,635 thousand in 2023. Kazakhstan recorded steady growth, while Uzbekistan maintained relatively stable consumption throughout the review period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates resilient long-term growth in oil consumption across the Commonwealth of Independent States despite the temporary decline in 2020. Recovery in the Russia and continued growth in Kazakhstan supported the region's highest consumption level by 2023. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring regional oil consumption trends, evaluating energy demand, supporting market analysis, forecasting future petroleum consumption, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and long-term investment decisions.