Domestic natural gas production fell 8.3 per cent in August, primarily due to lower production from onshore fields as production from offshore fields grew marginally.
During the month, natural gas production was 2.729 billion cubic meters against 2.977 billion cubic meters in the same month last year.
Crude oil production also fell in August by 4.8 per cent. During the month, crude oil production was 3.024 million tonnes against 3.179 mt in the same month last year.
Falling domestic production also led to lower refinery throughput. Refinery throughput was 4.3 per cent lower in August at 18.550 mt (19.387 mt). This in turn affected the total production of petroleum products from refineries which fell 3.9 per cent to 18.327 mt (19.084 mt).