Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the inaugural session of the Bihar Investor Summit 2026 on October 1, dismissed concerns that ethanol blended with petrol harms motor vehicles.
He noted that since 2022, approximately 4 crore four-wheelers and 20 crore two-wheelers have been running on petrol mixed with ethanol, underscoring the widespread use of ethanol-blended fuel in India.
Gadkari described ethanol blending as a key step towards diversifying the agricultural sector by creating additional demand for crops used in ethanol production.
The government's push for ethanol blending aims to increase alternative fuel use in transportation, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and enhance energy security.
By linking agriculture with the biofuel sector, the policy seeks to open new market opportunities for farmers while supporting India's transition to cleaner fuel sources.
