Alternative fuels are closing in on petrol's share in India's vehicle market. CNG leads the alternative fuel segment, followed by hybrids and electric vehicles. This shift indicates a rapid change in the fuel mix for vehicles. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations released this retail data for July. The gap between alternative fuels and petrol has significantly narrowed.

Alternative fuels are closing in on petrol's share in India's vehicle market. CNG leads the alternative fuel segment, followed by hybrids and electric vehicles. This shift…

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.