Azerbaijan's gasoline, diesel sales rise 4.3% in January-August

Azerbaijan's retail network sold over 2.7 billion manats worth of gasoline and diesel fuel to consumers in January-August 2026.

According to Report, citing the State Statistical Committee, the figure was 4.3% higher than in the first eight months of 2025.

Gasoline and diesel accounted for 6.1% of total consumer spending on goods purchased for final consumption during the period.

Overall, Azerbaijan's retail network sold 44.3 billion manats worth of goods in January-August, including 24.1 billion manats worth of food products, beverages and tobacco products and 20.2 billion manats worth of non-food goods.

Compared with January-August 2025, retail trade turnover increased by 3.9% in real terms. Sales of food products, beverages and tobacco rose by 1.4%, while non-food sales increased by 6.9%.