India's Maruti Suzuki says CNG bookings rise 40pc after fuel price hikes

Published June 1, 2026 Updated June 1, 2026 02:53pm

India’s top carmaker Maruti Suzuki said that bookings for its vehicles that run on compressed natural gas have risen about 40 per cent since the country raised fuel prices, Reuters reports.

State-owned fuel retailers in India increased diesel and petrol prices at least four times in May to recoup some losses driven by higher crude costs due to the Iran war.

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