E20 Petrol Centre Dismisses Claims of Export Offer to Bhutan
The Centre has dismissed media reports suggesting that India had offered E20 petrol to Bhutan for import and that the neighbouring country had rejected it due to infrastructure limitations. According to officials, no such export proposal was ever made by Indian oil marketing companies, and currently, there is no plan under consideration for supplying E20 petrol from India to Bhutan.
Notably, the clarification was issued after several reports circulated claiming that Bhutan had turned down the offer over concerns related to compatibility and fuel distribution infrastructure. Moreover, authorities highlighted that these claims are misleading and urged the public to depend only on verified government sources for information regarding energy and fuel policy.
India’s ethanol-blending fuel programme, including E20 petrol use, has been part of a broader strategy to decrease crude oil imports and promote cleaner energy alternatives. However, the government reiterated that discussions around E20 petrol to Bhutan are not part of any official diplomatic or commercial agenda at this stage.
In addition, Officials highlighted that misinformation around E20 petrol prices and export-related claims can create unnecessary confusion among consumers and stakeholders in the energy sector. The Centre continues to emphasize on expanding domestic adoption of ethanol-blended fuels along with ensuring infrastructure readiness and supply stability in India.
According to energy experts, that ethanol blending policies require careful coordination between production capacity, vehicle compatibility, and distribution systems. As India advances its clean fuel transition, accurate communication remains essential to avoid speculation and maintain trust in policy decisions.
