PPAC Data Shows Uttar Pradesh Tops Total Petrol Use; Goa Leads in Per Capita Consumption
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PPAC Data Shows Uttar Pradesh Tops Total Petrol Use; Goa Leads in Per Capita Consumption

Data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) for 2024-25 reveals significant variation in petrol consumption across Indian states. Uttar Pradesh leads in total petrol use with 4,832.8 thousand metric tonnes, surpassing Maharashtra. Per capita petrol consumption is highest in Goa at 52.4 litres per 100 people daily, driven by tourism and vehicle density, while Bihar records the lowest at 3.3 litres. Diesel consumption patterns differ, with regions like Andaman Nicobar Islands showing high per capita use. These trends reflect differences in population, urbanization, tourism, and transport activity.

Political Bias
10%84%6%
Sentiment
52%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 10%● Center 84%● Right 6%

The articles primarily present government-sourced data without partisan framing, focusing on factual reporting of fuel consumption statistics. They include references to Prime Minister Modi's fuel conservation appeals but maintain a neutral tone. Perspectives emphasize regional differences and economic factors, with no evident political bias or critique, reflecting a balanced presentation of official information and expert analysis.

Sentiment — Neutral (52/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral and informative, concentrating on statistical data and factual insights into fuel consumption patterns. While some mention government austerity measures, the coverage avoids emotional or judgmental language, maintaining an objective stance that neither praises nor criticizes the trends or policies discussed.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indianexpressTop 10 Indian states in petrol consumption: UP beats Maharashtra for top spot; check Delhi's rankCenterNeutral
moneycontrolAs PM Modi pushes for fuel conservation, PPAC data shows this Indian state consumes the most petrol- Moneycontrol.comCenterNeutral
news18Which State Consumes The Most Petrol Per Person In India? The Answers May Surprise YouCenterNeutral
ndtvIndia's Fuel Map Explained: Who Burns More Per Person?CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 13 May, 04:35 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv13 May, 04:35 pm
    India's Fuel Map Explained: Who Burns More Per Person?
  2. 2
    news1813 May, 06:02 pm
    Which State Consumes The Most Petrol Per Person In India? The Answers May Surprise You
  3. 3
    moneycontrol14 May, 02:10 am
    As PM Modi pushes for fuel conservation, PPAC data shows this Indian state consumes the most petrol- Moneycontrol.com
  4. 4
    indianexpress14 May, 12:12 pm
    Top 10 Indian states in petrol consumption: UP beats Maharashtra for top spot; check Delhi's rank

Lens Score breakdown

35/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Prime Minister's OfficePetroleum Planning Analysis CellMinistry of Petroleum and Natural GasReserve Bank
Political
MinistersPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Maharashtra, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
14 May 2026
Key entities
GasolineIndiaGoaPetroleumDiesel fuelUrbanizationElectric vehicleDelhiPuducherry (union territory)Fossil fuelTourismStates and union territories of India