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Gadkari Announces Phased Rollout of Ethanol Blending in Parliament
✍️ TOI India
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 01:40 PM
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Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Lok Sabha that the government will introduce ethanol blending in a phased, scientific manner, aiming to reduce petroleum consumption and promote renewable fuels.
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed the Lok Sabha today to outline the government's plan for ethanol blending in fuels.
He explained that the rollout will follow a phased, scientific approach, ensuring that each step is backed by data and analysis.
The primary objective is to cut petroleum consumption and boost the use of renewable fuels.
Under the phased strategy, the government will monitor performance and make adjustments before scaling up the blend levels.
This announcement fits into the broader national agenda of energy security and climate mitigation.
He explained that the rollout will follow a phased, scientific approach, ensuring that each step is backed by data and analysis.
The primary objective is to cut petroleum consumption and boost the use of renewable fuels.
Under the phased strategy, the government will monitor performance and make adjustments before scaling up the blend levels.
This announcement fits into the broader national agenda of energy security and climate mitigation.