India, May 8 -- With several transporters' bodies threatening a three-day halt of commercial vehicles entering Delhi later this month, disruption in supply chains and freight movement are likely in the Capital from May 21 to 23.

The protest has been called against the government's decision to increase the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) levied on commercial vehicles entering the city. Transporters also objected the proposed ban on BS-IV vehicles in Delhi from October 31, 2026, while such vehicles will continue operating in the rest of the country.

According to transport unions, essential goods vehicles will remain exempt from the blockade to avoid disruption in the supply of crucial commodities.

Rajender Kapoor, president of the ...