The automotive industry was weakened by a substantial increase in the prices of automotive fuels linked to the 2003–2008 energy crisis which discouraged purchases of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks which have low fuel economy. With fewer fuel-efficient models to offer to consumers, sales began to slide. India's automotive industry suffered for most of the past fiscal year as a result of Central and state lockdowns. This year, to ensure they are not caught off-guard and to prevent a pileup of inventory, some auto majors have already announced temporary production shutdowns. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the sector registered negative growth in sales of all vehicle categories in FY21 (2.24% decline in sales of passenger vehicles, 13.19% fall in sales of two-wheelers, 20.77% fall in sales of commercial vehicles, and 66.06% fall in sales of three-wheelers). The automotive industry in the United States experienced a sharp drop in demand amid the outbreak of COVID-19: in March 2020, U.S. vehicle sales were down 38 percent year-on-year. When stay-at-home orders were released, light vehicle sales bounced back to reach some 14.5 million units.

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