Hardeep Puri Lauds Biofuel Sector Achievement
Speaking a the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) on 17 July 2025, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natiural Gas Hardeep Puri highlighted Indian biofuel sector’s achievement in increasing ethanol blending. He said that enthanol blending has increased from 1.53% in 2014 to nearly 20% in 2025.
Mr highlighted the impact such an increase has had on the Indian economy, environment and farmers. By increasing in ethanol blending, Mr Puri pointed out that India has saved ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange, substituted 238 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil, reduced 717 lakh metric tonnes in CO₂ emissions, and paid ₹1.21 lakh crore to farmers. He also cited the expansion of CNG stations from 738 in 2014 to over 8,100 today and the provision of 10.33 crore LPG connections under PMUY, empowering women and improving health outcomes.
“These numbers are not just achievements,” he said, “hey are milestones on our journey towards a cleaner, self-reliant energy future.”
Mr Puri told those gathered at the AIPDA conclave that as India reduces crude oil imports, diversifies energy sources, and boosts renewables, the role of dealers becomes crucial in ensuring the three pillars of energy justice, namely, accessibility, availability, and affordability.
