| Passenger Vehicle | May'26 | Apr'26 | May'25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETROL/ETHANOL | 45.76% | 45.71% | 48.15% |
| Diesel | 16.23% | 17.75% | 19.32% |
| CNG/LPG | 23.34% | 22.18% | 19.93% |
| HYBRID | 8.05% | 8.25% | 8.09% |
| EV | 6.63% | 6.11% | 4.51% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Diesel's share in passenger vehicles dropped to 16.23% in May 2026 from 19.32% in May 2025. That is three percentage points gone in a year, and it is not coming back.
The main reason is straightforward: there are fewer diesel options worth buying under Rs 15 lakh, and buyers in that bracket have moved to CNG. CNG and LPG together now account for 23.34% of PV sales, up from 19.93% a year ago.
Maruti is the biggest driver here. Its S-CNG lineup, covering the WagonR, Ertiga, Dzire, and Brezza, gives buyers factory-fitted CNG at prices diesel variants cannot match on running costs. Hyundai's CNG versions of the Aura and Grand i10 Nios also add to this pool.
Also Read – Here is How Much Petrol, Diesel And CNG Prices Have Gone Up Since May
On the EV side, the 6.63% share is being led by Tata's Nexon EV and Punch EV, with MG Windsor and the new Mahindra BE 6 adding volume in the higher price bands.
Hybrids at 8.05% are almost entirely Toyota, with the Hyryder, Urban Cruiser, and Innova Hycross accounting for the bulk.
Petrol at 45.76% remains the largest share but has steadily lost ground as CNG alternatives become more accessible.
Source: FADA
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