India’s Union Petroleum Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has revealed that nearly 67 million citizens visit fuel stations daily, reflecting the country’s growing energy demand in line with its rapid economic progress.
Puri highlighted India’s impressive growth, stating that the nation has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $4.3 trillion and recorded a strong 7.8% growth in the first quarter of FY25-26. India currently consumes about 5.5 million barrels of oil per day, showcasing the scale of its expanding energy needs.
Puri also highlighted India’s gas pipeline network, which spans 24,500 km, is being expanded to 33,000 km by 2030. He also highlighted India’s push toward clean and sustainable energy, stating that 114 compressed biogas (CBG) plants are operational and projects in green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel are being rapidly scaled up. Puri said that India’s energy sector is driving the country’s unstoppable march toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Source – sarkaritel.com
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