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 Uzbekistan's 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 activity.
Uzbekistan's oil consumption increased from 88 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 111 thousand in 2016, before easing slightly to 103 thousand in 2017. Demand recovered to 118 thousand barrels daily in 2018 and 121 thousand in 2019, followed by a further increase to 128 thousand barrels daily in 2020, despite broader global economic challenges. Consumption moderated slightly to 126 thousand barrels daily in 2021 and remained stable at 126 thousand barrels daily in 2022 and 2023. The overall trend reflects sustained growth in petroleum demand compared with the beginning of the review period and stable consumption during the final years.
Overall, the dataset indicates gradual long-term growth in Uzbekistan's oil consumption with relatively limited year-to-year fluctuations. The stabilization observed from 2021 onward suggests consistent domestic petroleum demand supported by ongoing economic activity, transportation requirements, and industrial fuel consumption. 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.