Sales of petroleum products and liquid biofuels, November 2011, preliminary figures

The total sales of auto diesel have had a steady increase in recent years, but in November 2011 the sales decreased by 3.4 per cent and ended at 310 million litres. One litre of auto diesel was NOK 13.18; an increase by 8.6 per cent compared to November 2010. Sales of motor gasoline ended at 111 million litres; a decrease of 9.2 per cent. The price of motor gasoline was NOK 14.31 for one litre of unleaded 98 octane and NOK 13.83 for one litre of unleaded 95 octane; an increase of 9 and 8.4 per cent respectively.

Reduced sales of heating products

The total sales of heating and lighting kerosene and light heating oils amounted to 38 million litres; a reduction of 39.7 per cent compared to November 2010. The reduction may be due to high average temperatures and lower electricity prices. The price of one litre of heating oil was NOK 10.09; a 19.8 per cent increase compared to last year.

Tables:

• Table 1 Deliveries of petroleum products. Million litres. Preliminary figures
• Table 2 Prices on heating oils and engine fuel. NOK per litres
• Table 3 Deliveries of petroleum products, by group of purchasers. Million litres. Preliminary figures
• Table 4 Deliveries of petroleum products, by county. Million litres. Preliminary figures