Last Updated : Aug 10, 2018 11:25 AM IST | Source: Reuters

India aims to cut oil imports by $1.74 billion by using biofuels: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The South Asian nation, which imports up to 80 percent of its oil needs, plans to invest 100 billion rupees and would build 12 biofuel refineries, Modi said.

India aims to cut down its oil import bill by 120 billion rupees ($1.74 billion) through increased use of biofuels, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

The South Asian nation, which imports up to 80 percent of its oil needs, plans to invest 100 billion rupees and would build 12 biofuel refineries, Modi said.
First Published on Aug 10, 2018 11:22 am