Fuel expenses of Azerbaijan's population grew by nearly 8% in 1H2025

In January-June 2025, Azerbaijani consumers spent just under 1.834 billion manats (approximately $1.08 billion) on gasoline and diesel fuel through the retail trade network, marking a 7.5% increase year-on-year, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

During this period, 6.2% of total consumer expenditures on final goods fell to gasoline and diesel fuel purchases.

In the first half of 2025, consumer spending in Azerbaijan’s retail trade network totaled 29.642 billion manats (just over $17.436 billion). Of this amount, 16.262 billion manats (almost $9.566 billion) were spent on food products, beverages, and tobacco, while nearly 13.38 billion manats ($7.87 billion) were allocated to non-food items.