For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry travelled to Surjeet Fuel Depot in RK Puram, queuing up for LPG cylinders as the US-Israel war on Iran begins to pinch closer home. As the lines stretch, a question lingers: what kind of air are they breathing?

Find out in this video.

Back in policy land, the Delhi government has rolled out its Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, promising a tougher fight against toxic air. The plan includes stricter checks on polluting vehicles, dust-control measures, cleaner public transport, and deadlines to clear the city’s landfill sites. It also proposes strengthening the “No PUC, No Fuel” policy. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that from November 1, only BS-VI, CNG, or electric goods vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi, alongside a significant push to expand the electric bus fleet and EV charging infrastructure.

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