India's Great Fuel Flip: CNG, Hybrids & EVs Finally Dethrone Petrol in Historic August

41.95% vs. 40.85% — that's the historic margin by which alternative-fuel vehicles (CNG, hybrids, and EVs) outsold pure-petrol cars in India for the first time ever in August 2026.

The world's third-largest car market has hit a turning point. For decades, petrol was king. Now, a potent cocktail of cost concerns, expanding model choices, and improving EV infrastructure has tipped the balance. CNG/LPG commanded a 25.28% share, hybrids held 9.04%, and EVs...