Bhutan has asked India to continue supplying regular petrol instead of E20, citing concerns about storage infrastructure and vehicle performance in its mountainous terrain. Reports say the request was conveyed to Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum even as India continues to expand its ethanol-blended fuel programme.

The Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine performance as key benefits. Despite consumer…

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.

As E20 becomes the default fuel across India, more and more motorists are opting for higher-octane petrol amid concerns that E20 could hurt mileage and engine performance.