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Trends
In 2010, world energy consumption of refined products increased 3.8%; which was the first increase since 2004. According to Enerdata, this trend was supported by fast-growing demand for road and air transport, particularly in developing countries. In China, demand for refined products surged by 12% due to increasing needs. Asia accounted for more than 40% of the overall increase in consumption.
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In Latin America, demand rose sharply by 5.7%, representing 13% of the increase. In CIS, consumption grew by 7.3% (8.9% in Russia), while rising 4.2% in the Middle East (driven by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait). Each region contributed 8% to the overall increase.
Despite this growth, the US remains by far the largest user of oil, consuming more than China in 2010. China may overtake the US around 2030. "BP Energy Outlook 2035" (PDF). p. 38.
Countries
This is a list of countries by oil consumption.
Total worldwide oil consumption as per International Energy Agency : 93 million bbl/day