India’s shift away from gasoline as the dominant fuel is being accelerated by the growing popularity of hybrid vehicles, even as concerns over ethanol blending in petrol spark resistance among consumers. The rising adoption of hybrids reflects broader changes in the automotive market, where environmental and cost-saving incentives are prompting buyers to reconsider traditional fuel options. Meanwhile, the backlash against ethanol—driven by price volatility and performance issues—has intensified debates over fuel policy, raising questions about the sustainability of blending mandates. With gasoline’s long-standing dominance now under challenge, the future of India’s fuel landscape appears increasingly uncertain.
Hybrids drive end of gasoline's dominance in India amid ethanol backlash Nikkei Asia
