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 serves as an important indicator of energy demand, transportation fuel consumption, industrial activity, and the performance of the Philippines' oil market. It enables assessment of long-term consumption patterns, market dynamics, and changes in petroleum demand across major consuming sectors, supporting analysis of the country's evolving energy landscape and economic growth.
The Philippines' oil consumption increased steadily from 385 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 414 thousand in 2016, 445 thousand in 2017, 456 thousand in 2018, and 465 thousand barrels daily in 2019, reflecting expanding transportation activity and rising domestic energy demand. Consumption declined sharply to 381 thousand barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 412 thousand in 2021 and 451 thousand in 2022. Demand continued to strengthen, reaching 471 thousand barrels daily in 2023, the highest level during the review period. The sustained recovery reflects improving economic conditions, increasing mobility, and expanding commercial and industrial activity.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a positive long-term growth trend in the Philippines' oil consumption, interrupted only by the temporary decline experienced during 2020. The continued recovery and record consumption level achieved in 2023 highlight resilient domestic petroleum demand supported by economic expansion, urbanization, and growing transportation requirements. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring oil consumption trends, evaluating energy demand, supporting market analysis, forecasting future petroleum consumption, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop informed energy policies, infrastructure strategies, and long-term investment decisions.