Ban on registration of petrol, diesel, CNG smaller light goods vehicles in Delhi from January 1, 2027
The Commission for Air Quality Management has announced a phased ban on the registration of petrol, diesel, and CNG light goods vehicles in Delhi and the NCR starting in 2027. The policy aims to reduce particulate matter emissions by mandating a transition to electric vehicles for commercial transport.
Why it matters
This represents a significant regulatory shift in India's capital region to combat severe air pollution, impacting logistics and commercial vehicle markets.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Wednesday announced a phased ban on the registration of new petrol, diesel and CNG light goods vehicles (LGVs) in Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) from next year.
According to its order, the CAQM has prohibited the registration of petrol, diesel and CNG smaller LGVs in Delhi from January 1, 2027. The same ban will come into effect in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar from July 1, 2027. In these cities, only electric smaller LGVs or mini pick-up trucks will be allowed to ply.
For the remaining districts in the NCR, the registration of petrol and diesel smaller LGVs will be banned from January 1, 2028. Both electric and CNG smaller LGVs will continue to be permitted to ply.
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