India is facing a shortage of domestically produced gas for vehicles, which could worsen air quality issues in major cities like New Delhi.

Retailers are relying more on expensive imports and challenging local production, causing prices for compressed natural gas (CNG) to rise.

New Delhi, known for its high pollution levels, switched to CNG over 20 years ago to combat air pollution. The city also banned non-CNG taxis.

While CNG is not completely environmentally friendly, it emits fewer smog-related pollutants and has a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional fuels.

However, concerns are growing that consumers may reconsider the benefits of CNG due to long wait times at filling stations and limited vehicle options.