Gadkari urges India to push 100 percent ethanol blending soon for energy independence

Published on 24 April 2026

India imports 87 percent of its oil

Nitin Gadkari says India should target 100 percent ethanol blending soon to improve energy self-reliance as global oil markets stay uncertain. With India currently importing about 87 percent of its oil, the push will accelerate alternative and biofuel production. Green hydrogen is also flagged as a future fuel option.

Gadkari calls for 100 percent ethanol blending soon
Energy independence is tied to global oil uncertainty
India imports roughly 87 percent of its oil
Green hydrogen is cited as a next-step fuel

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Gadkari urges India to push 100 percent ethanol blending soon for energy independence

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