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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Advocates E20 Fuel Expansion and Flex-Fuel Engines in Bhopal
25 September 2026
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated in Bhopal that E20 ethanol-blended petrol enhances vehicle mileage and causes no engine damage. He emphasized the adoption of flex-fuel engines and electric vehicles to eliminate transport-related pollution and reduce import dependence.
Key Highlights
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reported that E20 ethanol-blended petrol has successfully increased vehicle mileage without causing any mechanical harm.
- Since 2022, ethanol-blended fuel has been operational in approximately four crore four-wheelers and two crore two-wheelers across India.
- Automobile manufacturers are set to introduce vehicles equipped with flex-fuel engines capable of running on 100% ethanol.
- The transition aims to significantly curb the transport sector's contribution to air pollution, which currently stands at around 40%.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Key Bodies
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), NITI Aayog
Constitutional & Legal Context
Promoted under India's commitments to international climate frameworks and national energy security policies under the Energy Conservation Act.
Static GK Connection
India initially targeted achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030, which was later advanced to 2025-26 under the Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India.