Petrol, CNG, hybrid or electric: what Indian car buyers chose in September 2026
27 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on FADA retail data for September 2026, as reported by Autocar Professional. Summarised in our own words.
FADA publishes the fuel type of every passenger vehicle that dealers registered. For September 2026, petrol and ethanol blends were the biggest group at 41.27%. FADA counts what it calls alternative fuels together at 41.00%.
The breakdown
- Petrol/ethanol: 41.27%
- CNG and LPG: 23.11%
- Hybrids: 9.44%
- Electric: 8.45%
EVs are gaining share
Electric cars were 8.45% of September retail. That is up from 7.63% in August 2026 and 5.74% in September 2025. The share moves a little every month, so a single month is not a trend by itself.
Why it matters for workers
Different fuel types need different skills. A CNG kit, a hybrid battery and a high-voltage EV system each need training that a petrol-only mechanic may not have. The source does not discuss jobs, but this is why technicians who add EV or hybrid skills can stand out.
These figures come from the source named below and may be revised. They show direction, not an exact count for every job in India.