CNG car sales cross 1 lakh units in August 2026 with Maruti leading

CNG car sales in India crossed a significant milestone by surpassing one lakh units in August 2026. This massive jump affects buyers looking for lower running costs as factory fitted CNG options continue to dominate showroom choices.

Factory fitted CNG growth numbers

Manufacturers dispatched 1,05,249 CNG cars during August 2026 compared to 72,062 units during the same month last year. This marked a substantial year on year growth of 46.1 percent for the segment as more buyers shift away from petrol and diesel variants.

Maruti Suzuki market dominance

Maruti Suzuki continues to hold the lion share of the Indian factory fitted CNG market despite rising competition. The manufacturer accounts for nearly 70 percent of total CNG car dispatches in the country.

Tata Punch CNG sales surge

• Tata Motors saw strong momentum with the Punch CNG doubling its sales volumes
• Dual cylinder technology continues to draw buyers due to usable boot space
• Demand remains high across urban and semi urban markets for factory CNG hatchbacks and small SUVs
• Waiting periods for popular factory fitted CNG models stretch up to a few weeks in major metros

Have you considered switching to a factory fitted CNG vehicle given current fuel prices and these sales numbers