Jaipur, May 26 -- Consumers in Rajasthan are increasingly shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs),according to the transport department of the state government. This comes amid petrol and diesel prices witnessing another sharp hike amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and uncertainty over crude oil supplies. Rising fuel costs, coupled with government incentives and improved charging infrastructure, have significantly boosted EV sales across the state, according to officials aware of the matter. According to the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, fuel prices in Jaipur have increased by over Rs.2 per litre. Petrol prices have gone up by Rs.2.82 per litre, while diesel prices have risen by Rs.2.73 per litre. Following the hike, petrol in Jaipur now costs Rs.112.66 per litre compared to the earlier Rs.109.84, while diesel prices have increased from Rs.95.05 to Rs.97.78 per litre. The state government has been actively promoting electric mobility through subsidies, incentives and the development of charging stations to encourage people to adopt cleaner transportation options. Official figures for 2025-26 indicate that the EV market share in Rajasthan has increased steadily. The state currently has more than 20.38 million registered vehicles. Of these, over 10.88 million are petrol vehicles, while diesel vehicles account for more than 4.33 million. Around 80,985 vehicles run on CNG. At the same time, the number of electric vehicles in the state has crossed 492,000. This includes over 322,000 electric two-wheelers, around 137,000 electric three-wheelers and more than 32,000 electric four-wheelers. Automobile dealers dealing in EV cars say the surge in fuel prices has directly contributed to higher sales. A representative of an EV car dealership said that earlier the showroom used to sell around 10 to 15 electric cars per month, but sales have now crossed 30 vehicles monthly. He said people's confidence in electric vehicles has improved significantly in recent years. "Apart from rising fuel prices, customers now see EVs as more reliable, cost-effective and low-maintenance vehicles," he said. He added that business firms purchasing EVs are also benefitting from nearly 40% depreciation benefits, making them financially attractive for commercial use. Executives from electric two-wheeler companies also reported a major jump in demand. A senior executive from an EV scooter dealership said bookings and sales have nearly doubled, especially after the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices. "Earlier customers received deliveries within 10 days, but now waiting periods have stretched to almost two months because of rising demand," he said....