Cyprus petroleum sales slide 7.7% in Jan-Jul

Sales of petroleum products slid by 7.7% compared with the same period of the previous year in January-July, in line with contracting overall economic activity.
In July alone sales rose by 9.3% compared with the previous month, presumably as a result of seasonal demand for oil- and diesel-fired electricity as well as aircraft fuel.
The Statistical Service noted a notable increase Aviation Kerosene, Gasoil for Marine Use, Heavy Fuel Oil (used to power electricity), Unleaded Motor Gasoline, Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Gasoil Low Sulphur and Asphalt.
There was a drop in sales of Light Fuel Oil compared with the previous month.
Total stocks of petroleum products fell by 7.8% compared to the previous month.