Canada. Sales of Gasoline down

Gross sales of gasoline decreased 0.7% to 40.6 billion litres in 2008. The decline marks the first drop in fuel consumption since 2005.

The drop in fuel sales also coincided with a 2.0% decline in distance travelled during the year by motor vehicle drivers, according to the Canadian Vehicle Survey.

Gross sales were down in seven provinces and territories. The largest percentage decline was in British Columbia (-2.7%).

Ontario continued to account for the largest consumption, with 38.8% of total gross sales, followed by Quebec and Alberta at 20.4% and 13.8%, respectively.

Nationally, gasoline sales peaked during July and August, the result of increased demand for fuel stemming from the busy summer driving season.

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