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