Figures refer to inland demand as well as international aviation and marine bunkers and refinery fuel and loss. Data excludes consumption of biodiesel and biogasoline but includes derivatives of coal and natural gas are included.
In 2024, China consumed million metric tons of oil, while Hong Kong consumed around **** million metric tons of oil. During the period under consideration, figures presented a trend of growth, with an increase of nearly *** million metric tons. The East Asian country is the world's largest primary energy consumer.
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