Diesel and petrol are not good for the environment.'ĪLSO READ: Delhi: Four Dead After Massive Fire Breaks Out In Three-Storey Building In SeemapuriĮxpressing concerns over pollution, Gadkari said people of Delhi need not be told about the pollution that happens due to petrol and diesel. Talking about the demand for diesel and petrol, Gadkari said, 'India currently spends nearly Rs 8 lakh crore on import of diesel and petrol, which may increase to Rs 25 lakh crore in next five years, if the trend continues.
New Delhi: With fuel prices skyrocketing and dependence on imports, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday highlighted the country imports petrol and diesel worth Rs 8 lakh crore and it will increase to Rs 25 lakh crore in the next five years if the trend of its utilisation continues.
