UK rail freight moved: oil and petroleum
UK rail freight moved: oil and petroleum stood at 95.39 in Q2 2026, according to Office of Rail and Road. It is one of the indicators in the Freight transport table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q2 1998 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight transport table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight moved | |||||||||||
| Oil and petroleum | 95.39 | 99.17 | 101.41 | 145.47 | 189.09 | 184.37 | 199.04 | 212.26 | 202.71 | 194.26 | |
| Maritime intermodal | 1,631.49 | 1,606.14 | 1,571.74 | 1,671.86 | 1,536.12 | 1,605.67 | 1,574.4 | 1,601.05 | 1,551.69 | 1,413.58 |
Understanding UK rail freight moved: oil and petroleum
Petroleum and oil distribution via rail across Great Britain quantifies the haulage of liquid fuels and refined products, evaluated in million net tonne kilometres. This series records the transit distance and weight of fuels moving from refineries and storage terminals to distribution hubs, excluding coal, biomass, and general consumer merchandise. It provides a direct indicator of liquid energy logistics across the rail freight network.
Demand patterns in this category are subject to specific energy sector cycles and refinery maintenance schedules. Initial figures often undergo revision when final delivery volumes are reconciled by transport operators. Reviewers should evaluate annual percentage changes to understand underlying energy distribution trends without the distortion of routine operational interruptions.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific liquids are monitored in this series?
- Refined petroleum products and liquid fuels transported from terminals to distribution centres.
- Are pipeline movements included in these rail statistics?
- No, the data exclusively captures freight moved by rail within Great Britain.
- How do refinery maintenance schedules affect the data?
- Scheduled shutdowns at processing plants temporarily reduce the volume of petroleum hauled by train.