Fuel ban returns for older vehicles in Delhi: To be implemented from this date
Come November 1, 2025, fuel stations across Delhi and five neighbouring NCR districts will stop supplying petrol and diesel to older vehicles. The restriction applies to diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. The decision, as reported by PTI, comes days after the ban was lifted after being implemented on July 1.The fuel ban will be enforced not just in Delhi, but also in Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Sonipat. This decision was finalised after a meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), following a request from the Delhi government to delay the enforcement of Direction No. 89, which initially aimed to halt fuel supply from July 1.For the unversed, earlier this month, the Delhi government had launched a campaign targeting end-of-life vehicles. Under this rule, fuel stations were directed not to refill these vehicles to discourage their usage. However, after facing operational hurdles and public backlash, the implementation was temporarily paused.
In a letter dated July 3, the Delhi government cited practical challenges with infrastructure and public readiness, pushing CAQM to reassess the timeline. Responding to the appeal, the commission agreed that it would be more effective to implement the ban across all six regions simultaneously, giving authorities and residents time to prepare.The commission’s decision now amends its earlier order, allowing EOL vehicles to continue refuelling until the end of October. From November 1 onward, however, the fuel ban will go into full effect. Officials were also reminded that once EoL vehicles are deregistered, they are no longer allowed on the roads in Delhi-NCR and must be seized if found in use.
