Vehicles older than 15 years to be denied fuel in Delhi from April 1

New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Saturday that vehicles older than 15 years will no longer be allowed to refuel at petrol and diesel stations across the city starting April 1.

The decision was made following a meeting with officials to discuss measures to combat air pollution in the national capital.

Sirsa said the government is implementing strict measures to curb vehicular emissions, including restrictions on old vehicles, mandatory anti-smog measures, and changes to public transport.

“We are installing devices at petrol pumps to identify vehicles older than 15 years. These vehicles will not be given fuel,” Sirsa said, adding that the Delhi government will inform the Union Petroleum Ministry about the decision.

In addition to the fuel ban, Sirsa announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in Delhi must install anti-smog guns to help reduce pollution levels.

As part of the government’s push for cleaner public transport, nearly 90% of public CNG buses in Delhi will be phased out by December 2025 and replaced with electric buses.