World petrol demand up as public transport use is still low
Road traffic is rising in most cities but recovery in fuel demand is likely to be short-lived, according to analysts
15 September 2020 - 12:01
London — Traffic has picked up in cities across the world as the summer season ended and schools opened, giving a boost to fuel demand, but the prospect of recovery remains weak as many commuters still work from home and vehicle sales are down.
The reliance on isolated forms of travel, including private cars, seemed to be the main factor boosting demand, analysts and traders said, as most people avoided public transport for fear of the coronavirus...
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