asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total value of the various kinds of oil and petrol imported in the last complete year for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Oil and Petrol Imports.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the values of the various kinds of petroleum oils, according to the headings in the Official Import List, imported in the period 1st June, 1958, to 31st May, 1959, the latest twelve-month period for which these figures are available.
Following is the statement:—
VALUE of Petroleum Oils imported in the twelve months ended 31st May, 1959.
Description |
Value |
£ |
|
Crude petroleum and petroleum partly refined for further refining |
828,462 |
Kerosene: |
|
Vaporising oil |
534,953 |
Other (including kerosene jet type fuel) |
1,299,438 |
Aviation motor spirit |
2,587,067 |
Other motor spirit (gasoline and gasoline blending agents) |
4,595,899 |
White spirit |
66,127 |
Gas/diesel oil |
3,062,584 |
Fuel oil |
3,035,296 |
Lubricating oils |
779,191 |
Other oils |
95,019 |
TOTAL |
16,884,036 |