Emission Norms for Petrol & Diesel Vehicles in India

Published on August 25, 2010 by INVC · 1 Comment

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As per the Auto Fuel Policy approved by the Cabinet on 3.10.2003, the quality of Petrol and Diesel was to be upgraded to Bharat Stage-IV (equivalent to Euro-IV specifications) in 13 identified cities (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad including Secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Agra, Solapur and Lucknow) with effect from 1st April, 2010. In the rest of the country, BS-III Petrol and Diesel (equivalent to Euro-III specifications) was scheduled to be introduced from 1st April, 2010.

In line with the schedule specified in the Auto Fuel Policy, BS-IV grade petrol and Diesel have already been made available in 13 specified cities with effect from 1st April, 2010.

BS-IV Petrol and Diesel are cleaner fuels as they have low sulphur content vis-à-vis BS-III fuels. While the BS-III Petrol and Diesel contain 150 mg/kg and 350 mg/kg of sulphur respectively, the sulphur content in BS-IV Petrol and Diesel respectively. Sulpur being a major air pollutant, reduction in sulphur content in auto fuels would go a long way in reducing air pollution in Delhi.