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Fuel price fears and West Asia shocks push India toward EVs as March share rises 5.1 percent
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Car buyers are rerouting away from petrol—fast
Rising worries about fuel availability and price hikes linked to the West Asia conflict are nudging Indian buyers toward electric vehicles. Electric car sales have increased sharply, lifting their share of new car sales by 5.1% in March. Industry leaders call it a structural shift, with automakers expanding EV lineups and scaling charging networks to match demand.
- Fuel availability and price fears are accelerating EV interest
- EV share in new car sales rose 5.1% in March
- West Asia conflict is cited as a key factor behind uncertainty
- Auto firms are expanding EV models and charging infrastructure
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