GENERAL22 Sept 2026
EVs, CNG gain ground as India's automobile fuel mix steadily shifts
India's car market is shifting. By August, CNG (compressed natural gas), hybrid and electric vehicles together made up 41.95 per cent of passenger vehicle retail sales, beating petrol and ethanol for the first time. Electric vehicles are also gaining ground across segments, while petrol and diesel shares ease. If you run a fleet, watch this trend when planning your next vehicle purchase.
Key Statutory Highlights
- By August, CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together accounted for 41.95 per cent of passenger vehicle retail sales.
- This is the first time these cleaner fuel options have overtaken petrol and ethanol in passenger vehicle retail.
- EVs are gaining ground across vehicle segments, while petrol and diesel shares are easing.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business runs vehicles, review your fleet and fuel costs with your CA and see how CNG or electric options might fit your routes, without assuming any fixed saving.
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