Overview Of Petroleum Market Trends
Data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat) indicates a notable 5.6 per cent year-on-year increase in total petroleum product sales in Cyprus for November 2025. The upward trend has been primarily propelled by significant gains in key sectors such as marine and aviation fuels.
Marine And Aviation Fuel Performance
Marine gasoil sales experienced an impressive surge of 97.4 per cent compared to November 2024, underscoring a robust demand in the maritime sector. Additionally, aviation kerosene sales ascended by 27.5 per cent—a shift that reflects the evolving dynamics in the aviation fuel market.
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Additional Product Movements
Asphalt sales also saw a strong increase of 42.8 per cent, reflecting broader infrastructural investments. In contrast, the more traditional consumer fuels registered more subdued movements; road diesel increased modestly by 1.9 per cent and motor gasoline by 0.4 per cent. Meanwhile, other products such as light fuel oil and heavy fuel oil declined significantly, by 44.6 per cent and 39.4 per cent, respectively.
Declines And Inventory Updates
Significant decreases were reported in kerosene, which dropped by 39.8 per cent, and in heating gasoil and liquefied petroleum gases, which fell by 22.2 per cent and 18.3 per cent, respectively. Sales from filling stations also declined by 5 per cent year-on-year. On a month-on-month analysis, total petroleum product sales dropped 15.3 per cent compared to October 2025, with aviation kerosene, motor gasoline, and road diesel registering respective declines of 40 per cent, 12.4 per cent, and 10 per cent. Inventory levels, however, saw a modest increase of 3.3 per cent by the end of November.
Annual Growth Indicators
Aggregated data from January to November 2025 illustrate an overall rise in petroleum sales by 4.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2024, highlighting a gradual yet sustained recovery in the sector.
This detailed breakdown offers key insights into shifting market preferences within Cyprus’s petroleum sector, underscoring strategic changes among fuel varieties in response to global market demands and local economic activities.
