No Future For Petrol And Diesel Vehicles: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that there is no future for vehicles operating on fossil fuels like petrol and diesel in the long term. The statement from the minister came in favour of alternative fuel options, as he urged the automobile industry to work on a transition towards cleaner fuels. He also mentioned that this shift will contribute to improving the public transport system.

In his keynote speech at a programme, Nitin Gadkari stated, “There is no future for diesel and petrol vehicles.” He emphasized the need for manufacturers to transition towards cleaner fuel alternatives, such as biofuels, CNG, LNG, and electric powertrains. Gadkari highlighted that petrol and diesel pose “serious problems” in terms of imports and environmental impact.
(UPDATED ON 28TH APRIL 2026)