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CNG Surges Ahead Of Diesel

With lower costs and an expanding retail network, CNG passenger vehicle sales have overtaken diesel for the first time.

By Ketan Thakkar & Ashutosh Radhey Shyam

10 Apr 2025

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For the first time in India’s automotive history, compressed natural gas (CNG) has surpassed diesel in the passenger vehicle segment, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to clean mobility. The rising popularity of CNG-powered vehicles—fueled by cost advantages and a rapidly expanding retail network— has propelled CNG passenger vehicle sales ahead of diesel for the first time, marking a pivotal shift in India’s clean mobility push.

In 2024, Indian automakers sold 773,000 CNG vehicles, representing a robust 41% year-over-year growth, while the overall passenger vehicle market posted modest singledigit gains. This surge enabled CNG to edge past ...

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