Petrol Consumption in India: Top States

The demand for energy in India is increasing due to the expansion of infrastructure and the rise in disposable incomes, leading to a surge in personal mobility across the nation.

According to the latest state-wise petroleum sales figures released by the central Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) for the fiscal year 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh has officially overtaken Maharashtra to become India’s largest consumer of petrol.

Introduction & Concept Overview

The primary fuel source for two-wheelers, private cars, and small passenger vehicles is motor spirit, or petrol. Tracking petrol sales provides an accurate pulse on the changing mobility trends and the huge transition from public transport to personal vehicles.

Complete List of Top Petrol Consuming States

The following table highlights the top 10 Indian states with the highest petrol consumption in 2024-25:

Key Facts & Figures to Memorize

Some critical data points to remember

• Uttar Pradesh has the highest petrol consumption in India, with 4,832.8 TMT.
• Maharashtra has the second-highest petrol consumption, with 4,370.5 TMT.
• The top 5 states with the highest petrol consumption are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat.

Memory Tricks & Mnemonics

To remember the top 5 states with the highest petrol consumption, use the acronym UMTKG, where each letter represents the first letter of the state's name.