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Delhi Introduces New GRAP Rules: Oct 2026 Vehicle Ban Guidelines for Petrol, Diesel, CNG, EV
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:33 AM
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Delhi will enforce new GRAP rules from October 2026, setting distinct vehicle ban schedules for petrol, diesel, CNG and electric cars across the National Capital Region.
Delhi’s traffic authorities have announced a revised set of GRAP (General Road Traffic Rules) that will come into force in October 2026. The new guidelines outline specific days on which vehicles powered by petrol, diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles (EVs) will be prohibited from entering the city limits. The ban schedule is designed to reduce congestion and curb pollution in the National Capital Region.
Under the updated rules, petrol‑powered cars will face a ban on the first and third Saturdays of each month, while diesel vehicles will be restricted on the second and fourth Saturdays. CNG‑fueled cars will be prohibited on the first and third Sundays, and EVs will be barred on the second and fourth Sundays. The regulations apply to all private vehicles, including two‑wheelers and three‑wheelers.
The Delhi Transport Department has stated that the new schedule will be published on its official website and will be communicated to the public through multiple channels. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and consider alternative modes of transport during the banned days.
The move follows a growing trend across Indian cities to implement vehicle‑based pollution control measures. Similar restrictions have been piloted in Mumbai and Bengaluru, with mixed results on traffic flow and emissions.
Under the updated rules, petrol‑powered cars will face a ban on the first and third Saturdays of each month, while diesel vehicles will be restricted on the second and fourth Saturdays. CNG‑fueled cars will be prohibited on the first and third Sundays, and EVs will be barred on the second and fourth Sundays. The regulations apply to all private vehicles, including two‑wheelers and three‑wheelers.
The Delhi Transport Department has stated that the new schedule will be published on its official website and will be communicated to the public through multiple channels. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and consider alternative modes of transport during the banned days.
The move follows a growing trend across Indian cities to implement vehicle‑based pollution control measures. Similar restrictions have been piloted in Mumbai and Bengaluru, with mixed results on traffic flow and emissions.