New Delhi, July 18 -- The Centre has proposed new fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles to reduce crude oil imports, enhance energy security and curb emissions, according to a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Power.

The proposed norms will apply to vehicles manufactured over a five-year period ending March 2032, with fuel efficiency requirements becoming progressively stricter each year. The rules will be finalised after public consultation.

Aim To Cut Oil Imports And Emissions The ministry said the revised standards are expected to improve the average fuel efficiency of passenger vehicles, leading to lower fuel consumption, reduced dependence on imported crude oil and a lower oil import bill.

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