Nitin Gadkari Advocates for 100% Ethanol Blending in India's Fuel
India should aim for 100% ethanol in vehicle fuel: Nitin Gadkari
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged for a target of 100% ethanol blending in vehicle fuels to reduce oil imports and enhance energy self-reliance amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. He emphasized the need for alternative fuels and green hydrogen to address India's energy crisis and pollution issues.
- 01Nitin Gadkari calls for 100% ethanol blending in vehicle fuels.
- 02India imports 87% of its oil, costing approximately ₹22 lakh crore (roughly $2.65 trillion USD).
- 03E20 petrol, containing 20% ethanol, was rolled out last year.
- 04Gadkari highlights the importance of green hydrogen for future energy needs.
- 05Challenges remain in the production and transportation of hydrogen fuel.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has emphasized the necessity for India to aim for 100% ethanol blending in vehicle fuels to mitigate the country's heavy reliance on oil imports, which currently stands at 87% of its requirements, costing around ₹22 lakh crore (approximately $2.65 trillion USD). Speaking at the Indian Federation of Green Energy's Green Transport Conclave in New Delhi, he pointed out that the ongoing conflict in West Asia has exposed vulnerabilities in energy supply, making self-reliance critical. Gadkari noted that India rolled out E20 petrol last year, which contains 20% ethanol. He also stressed the need to boost the production of alternative fuels and biofuels to combat air pollution. Furthermore, he highlighted the potential of green hydrogen to meet future energy demands, although he acknowledged challenges related to its cost and transportation. Gadkari suggested exploring hydrogen production from waste to enhance energy independence.
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This shift towards 100% ethanol blending could lead to reduced fuel costs and lower air pollution, benefiting consumers and the environment.
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