Demand for petrol and diesel falls sharply during pandemic 

Demand for petrol and diesel has continued its sharp fall during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Demand for petrol and diesel has continued its sharp fall during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the lowest number recorded for a November in 20 years, according to official figures.

Central Statistics Office (CSO) data showed excise clearances of unleaded petrol were almost 38% lower in November 2020 compared with November 2019.