Petrol car sales declined in July as diesel vehicles gained traction, driven by concerns over E20 ethanol compatibility, alongside rising adoption of CNG, hybrids, and EVs.
Petrol/ethanol vehicle sales accounted for just 41.68% in July
Aug 08, 2026
11:30 am
What's the storyIndia's passenger vehicle market has seen a major shift in fuel preferences, with petrol/ethanol losing ground in July.
The change comes amid growing consumer concerns over the transition to E20 fuel.
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