New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- The top body of Indian auto dealers on 7 September reported that compressed natural gas (CNG), electric and hybrid vehicles overtook petrol-run vehicles in sales for the first time in August.

However, diesel vehicles still hold sway among a sizeable section of car buyers. While the share of petrol vehicles in passenger vehicle sales declined sharply, diesel-run vehicle sales saw a minor dip, data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) showed. Mint takes a closer look at the shift.

The market share of petrol passenger vehicles fell to 40.85% in August 2026 from 49.97% in April 2025, when Fada began reporting fuel-wise shares.

While electric vehicle sales have risen slightly and hybrid car sa...