Petrol above ₹100 redirects auto showroom footfall toward EVs and hybrids

With Delhi petrol at ₹102.12/litre and Mumbai at ₹111 after an ₹8 cumulative hike, dealers report buyers pivoting to EVs and fuel-efficient models. April e-scooter registrations hit 1.48 lakh units (+61% YoY), with FADA and CRISIL flagging accelerated adoption toward 2 million e-2W by FY27.

— Source publishedMon, 25 May, 2026, 20:36 IST·First seen Mon, 25 May, 2026, 20:40 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

FADA · Petrol crossing ₹100 in Delhi is shifting Indian auto retail demand toward EVs, hybrids and fuel-efficient models. Dealers report rising showroom

Key facts

  • ₹102.12/litre Delhi petrol
  • ₹111/litre Mumbai
  • ₹8 cumulative hike
  • 1.48 lakh April e-scooter units
  • 61% YoY e-scooter growth
  • 2 million e-2W FY27

Why this matters

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