India needs to reduce dependence on import of crude oil: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that 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.

“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. Diesel and petrol are not good for environment,” Gadkari said while addressing a business meeting organised by International Vaish Federation in Delhi on Monday.

He further said that the people of Delhi need not be told about the pollution that happens due to petrol and diesel.