Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved regulations for 100% ethanol fuel use, aiming to reduce India's fossil fuel imports and promote alternative energy adoption.
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Jun 14, 2026
10:44 am
What's the storyUnion Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has approved regulations to legally allow the use of 100% ethanol fuel in India.
The move is aimed at reducing the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels and promoting alternative energy sources.
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