India Proposes Stricter Vehicle Emission Rules To Cut Oil Consumption

The Indian government has proposed stricter fuel efficiency regulations for passenger vehicles under the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-III norms, with the new fuel standards set to take effect on April 1, 2027. Released by the Ministry of Power for public consultation, these rules aim to lower vehicular emissions, decrease reliance on imported crude oil, and shrink the nation's rising oil import bill.  To capture real-world emissions accurately, the framework will transition from the Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) to the more…