TL;DR
FADA reports that in August 2026, alternative fuels (CNG, hybrid, EV) collectively outsold petrol in India's passenger vehicle segment for the first time, driven by lower running costs and ethanol concerns.
For the first time, alternative fuels such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), hybrid, and electric vehicles collectively outsold petrol vehicles in India's passenger vehicle segment in August 2026, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers' Associations (FADA). This marks a significant shift in consumer preference.
The trend indicates that Indian consumers are increasingly opting for alternatives due to factors like lower running costs amidst volatile fuel prices and growing concerns over ethanol blending in petrol. While three-wheelers are predominantly electric and two-wheelers are catching up, passenger car powertrains are also rapidly diversifying.
