Bhutan has rejected India's E20 ethanol petrol offer, requesting continued supply of regular petrol due to concerns over vehicle performance and availability in the Indian market.
Bhutan has requested India to supply regular petrol
Jul 04, 2026
04:31 pm
What's the storyIn a major deviation from India's ethanol blending policy, Bhutan has turned down an offer from Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to supply E20 fuel.
The decision comes amid debates and protests in India over the impact of E20 petrol on vehicle performance.
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