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Philippines 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.

Philippines Oil ConsumptionThousand Barrels Daily · 2015–2023

5004504003502015: 3852016: 4142017: 4452018: 4562019: 4652020: 381Trough2021: 4122022: 4512023: 471Peak20152017201920212023
Source: energyinst.orgLast updated: June 2026

What Philippines Oil Consumption shows

Philippines Oil Consumption was 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 4.4% on 2022. The Oil Consumption dataset of the Philippines from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's oil consumption, highlighting demand trends, consumption levels, supply patterns, and overall industry performance throughout the review period.

Trend

Rising to a series high

Philippines Oil Consumption moved from 385 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+22.3%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 381 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.

Volatility

A 19.1% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 90.00 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −18.1% in 2020.

Structure

Ranks 34 of 46 countries covered

Among the 46 countries in this dataset, Philippines ranks 34 for 2023, behind U.S. (18,984 Thousand Barrels Daily) and China (16,577 Thousand Barrels Daily). It accounts for 0.5% of the global total in 2023.

Full series

Philippines Oil Consumption by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.

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Philippines Oil Consumption, 2015–2023, Thousand Barrels Daily.
YearThousand Barrels DailyChange vs prior year
2023Peak 471 +4.4%
2022 451 +9.5%
2021 412 +8.1%
2020 Trough381 −18.1%
2019 465 +2%
2018 456 +2.5%
2017 445 +7.5%
2016 414 +7.5%
2015 385 —

Regional context

How Philippines compares in Asia-Pacific

Oil Consumption by country, 2023, Thousand Barrels Daily. Philippines is highlighted.

1China
16,577
2India
5,446
3Japan
3,366
4South Korea
2,797
5Indonesia
1,604
6Singapore
1,359
7Thailand
1,221
12Philippines
471

Data definition

Inclusions and exclusions

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.

Inclusions

The data includes the domestic consumption of major petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other refined oil products used across transportation, industrial, residential, commercial, agricultural, and power generation sectors. It covers both energy-related use and certain non-energy uses of petroleum products, such as feedstocks for petrochemical manufacturing where included in national energy balances. The indicator reflects total petroleum demand within a country regardless of whether the oil is produced domestically or imported. Data is compiled from national energy statistics, refinery reports, trade data, and standardized international energy databases, enabling consistent comparison of oil consumption trends across countries and over time.

Exclusions

The data excludes crude oil production, crude oil reserves, refinery throughput, and petroleum exports. It does not include consumption of natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, electricity, or renewable energy sources unless they are derived from petroleum products. The indicator excludes upstream oil extraction activities and does not directly measure fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, energy affordability, or the quality of energy services. Inventory changes, strategic petroleum reserves, and stock movements may be treated separately depending on the reporting methodology. Minor variations may occur due to differences in national accounting practices, product classifications, and estimation methods used across countries.

About this indicator

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.

Indicator
Oil Consumption
Country
Philippines
Region
Asia-Pacific
Unit
Thousand Barrels Daily
Coverage
2015–2023, annual
Category
Energy & Power
Last updated
June 2026
Source
energyinst.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Philippines Oil Consumption?

Definition- 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.

What was Philippines Oil Consumption in 2023?

Philippines Oil Consumption was 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 4.4% on 2022.

How has Philippines Oil Consumption changed between 2015 and 2023?

Philippines Oil Consumption moved from 385 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+22.3%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 381 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.

Which year had the highest and lowest Philippines Oil Consumption?

The highest value was 471 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the lowest was 381 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.

What does the Philippines Oil Consumption data include and exclude?

Included: The data includes the domestic consumption of major petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other refined oil products used across transportation, industrial, residential, commercial, agricultural, and power generation sectors. It covers both energy-related use and certain non-energy uses of petroleum products, such as feedstocks for petrochemical manufacturing where included in national energy balances. The indicator reflects total petroleum demand within a country regardless of whether the oil is produced domestically or imported. Data is compiled from national energy statistics, refinery reports, trade data, and standardized international energy databases, enabling consistent comparison of oil consumption trends across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes crude oil production, crude oil reserves, refinery throughput, and petroleum exports. It does not include consumption of natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, electricity, or renewable energy sources unless they are derived from petroleum products. The indicator excludes upstream oil extraction activities and does not directly measure fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, energy affordability, or the quality of energy services. Inventory changes, strategic petroleum reserves, and stock movements may be treated separately depending on the reporting methodology. Minor variations may occur due to differences in national accounting practices, product classifications, and estimation methods used across countries.

Where does the Philippines Oil Consumption data come from?

The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.

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