bio-diesel

Govt imposes restrictions on import of bio-fuels

The import of these items, which was free earlier, will now only be allowed for non-fuel purpose on actual user basis.

Aug 22, 2018, 15:43 PM IST

Govt may exempt import duty on used cooking oil: Gadkari

To encourage use of alternative fuel, the government is contemplating withdrawing import duty on used cooking oil for conversion into bio-diesel which will help curb pollution, Union Minister

Feb 10, 2016, 17:49 PM IST

Govt allows direct sale of bio-diesel by manufacturers

Till now, only state-owned oil firms and only those private firms investing Rs 2,000 crore in oil infrastructure were allowed to retail petrol and diesel. Bio-diesel, which is to be doped in diesel before being used to fire automobiles, too was clubbed under this rule.

Jan 16, 2015, 17:39 PM IST