Gadkari highlights E20 fuel's environmental and economic benefits

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Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari reiterated his stance on ethanol-blended petrol on Thursday. He stated that the E20 fuel transition is already delivering major environmental gains.

Nitin Gadkari, the union road transport and highways minister, emphasized on Thursday the positive impacts of the E20 fuel transition. He stated that this ethanol-blended petrol is already providing major environmental gains and economic advantages without causing any harm to vehicle engines. Gadkari's comments reinforce his support for ethanol blending in petrol as a sustainable option. The E20 fuel ensures safety for vehicles while benefiting the environment.

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