Cyprus petroleum sales increased in September 2026

In September 2026, total petroleum sales in Cyprus reached 146,963 metric tons, marking a 1.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to data released by the Statistical Service, sales from petrol stations specifically rose by 1.7% to 62,557 tons. While total sales saw a significant month-on-month increase of 20.8% compared to August, national reserves at the end of the month experienced a notable decline of 16.2%.

Sector performance varied significantly, with the highest annual growth recorded in liquefied petroleum gas (12.1%), followed by asphalt (5.1%), light fuel oil (1.6%), gasoline (1.5%), and aviation fuel (1.4%). Conversely, there were decreases in heating oil sales (-6.0%), shipping fuel supplies (-3.6%), and motor diesel (-1.4%).

These figures highlight changing demand patterns within the local energy market. While the Statistical Service reports provided a comprehensive breakdown of the various fuel types, there was a minor discrepancy regarding shipping fuel supplies between sources: one report noted a 3.6% decrease, while another highlighted a significant 51.3% increase when comparing the monthly volume changes against August figures.