Delhi petrol pump owners request police protection
Starting July 1, 2025, Delhi will stop refueling older vehicles—diesel cars over 10 years and petrol ones over 15—to tackle air pollution.
All city fuel stations now have cameras that automatically check number plates against a central database, so end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) can be spotted in real time.
Dealers want fair rules across NCR
This move is meant to clean up Delhi's air, but it's also raising some big questions.
Over 100 teams will help enforce the rule, while petrol pump staff worry about safety and possible clashes with drivers turned away for fuel.
Dealers want fair rules across the NCR and protection from penalties, expressing that their attendants are not trained for law enforcement.
The ban will roll out across the wider NCR by April 2026—so expect more changes ahead if you drive an older car.