Public outcry over Delhi's fuel ban on old vehicles
Starting July 1, Delhi is stopping petrol pumps from refueling diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years.
This is part of a big push to fight air pollution—petrol stations now use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras linked to the VAHAN database to spot rule-breakers.
Ban affects 62 lakh vehicles in Delhi
This ban affects about 62 lakh vehicles in Delhi alone, so it's a huge change for daily commuters and families.
Teams from the Transport Department and police are at fuel stations to enforce the rules, hand out fines up to ₹10,000, or even scrap old vehicles.
While this move could help clean up Delhi's air (which has some of the worst pollution levels in India), it also means many people might have to spend big on new rides or rethink their commute.