Goa Tops India in Petrol Consumption, Bihar Records the Lowest Fuel Usage

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, global crude oil prices are witnessing a steady increase, raising concerns about a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices in India. While there has been no official announcement yet, discussions around fuel conservation have intensified after recent remarks encouraging reduced fuel consumption.

Amid these concerns, fresh data on India’s fuel usage pattern has revealed surprising trends across states and Union Territories.

According to the latest figures released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) for 2024-25, Goa has recorded the highest petrol consumption in the country on a per capita basis.

The coastal state consumes around 52.4 litres of petrol daily for every 100 people — nearly five times higher than the national average of 10.4 litres. Experts believe Goa’s booming tourism sector, heavy use of rental vehicles, and frequent short-distance road travel are major reasons behind the exceptionally high consumption.

After Goa, Puducherry ranks second with petrol consumption touching 41 litres per 100 people per day. Chandigarh follows in third place with 37.8 litres.

These regions have a high concentration of private vehicles, urban transport activity, and commercial movement, which significantly pushes up fuel demand.

On the other end of the spectrum, Bihar has emerged as the state with the lowest petrol usage in India. The state records only 3.3 litres of petrol consumption per 100 people daily.

West Bengal also remains among the lower-consuming states with a figure of 5.1 litres. Analysts suggest that lower vehicle ownership and different travel habits contribute to reduced fuel demand in these states.

The report also highlights major variations in diesel usage across the country. India’s average diesel consumption stands at around 21 litres per 100 people per day.

Interestingly, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded the highest diesel consumption at 144 litres, followed by Ladakh and Puducherry with nearly 111 litres each.

Once again, Bihar reported the lowest diesel consumption at around 6 litres, while Delhi’s figure stood at approximately 8 litres per 100 people daily.

Recently, Sanjay Malhotra warned that prolonged geopolitical instability in West Asia could increase pressure on fuel prices in India. If crude oil prices remain elevated for an extended period, petrol and diesel rates may see an upward revision in the coming months.

With transportation and logistics heavily dependent on fuel, any major increase in prices could directly impact household expenses and inflation across the country.