Archive · 10 Jun 2025
CNG Cars Overtake Diesel in India Amid Fuel Price Hikes
More people in India are choosing cars that run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) instead of gasoline or diesel.
This is happening because CNG is cheaper than other fuels.
There are also more places to fill up CNG, and car companies are making more models that use it.
The number of CNG stations is increasing due to government efforts, making it easier for people to switch to CNG cars.
This means that more people are saving money and helping the environment, especially as car makers try to make CNG cars more convenient.
CNG vehicles' market share tripled in five years.
CNG vehicles accounted for 19.5% of total passenger vehicle sales in FY25, surpassing diesel.
Petrol car sales decreased sharply.
Over 839,000 CNG vehicles were sold in FY25.
Government plans to increase CNG retail outlets by 2030.
- Who
- Indian car buyers, government, and automakers
- What
- Surge in CNG vehicle sales surpassing diesel car sales.
- When
- FY25
- Where
- India
- Why
- Driven by high fuel prices, expanded CNG infrastructure, and more available models.
- CNG Vehicle Market Share (FY25)
- 19.5%
- Diesel Car Market Share (FY25)
- 17-19%
- CNG Vehicle Sales (FY25)
- Over 839,000
- Projected CNG Vehicle Sales (FY26)
- Over 1 million
- CNG Models Available (FY25)
- 25
- CNG Retail Outlets (2025)
- 7,400
- Target CNG Retail Outlets (2030)
- 17,500
