The Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that no offer to import E20 petrol was made to Bhutan, following claims that the neighboring country had declined such an offer. The clarification came after allegations surfaced in opposition media suggesting several countries had rejected India’s E20 fuel.
The ministry addressed these claims in a “Fact Check” posted on its social media accounts, stating, “Claims that Bhutan declined an offer to import E20 petrol from India are incorrect.” This statement directly refutes reports circulating regarding Bhutan's alleged rejection of the ethanol-blended fuel.
According to OpIndia, the initial claims originated with the editor of The Bhutanese newspaper, who the outlet alleges spread misinformation intended to provide ammunition for opposition parties in India during a debate over ethanol blending. OpIndia characterizes this as an attempt to create negative publicity surrounding India’s E20 program.
The Times of India reported that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas debunked claims of Bhutan refusing India's E20 petrol, reiterating that no such offer was ever made. This clarification followed opposition allegations that several neighboring countries had rejected the fuel.
Hindustan Times also covered the exchange, noting the ministry’s use of a “Fact Check” to address the reports. The ministry’s statement aimed to correct what it deemed inaccurate information circulating about Bhutan's position on E20 petrol imports.
Currently, the Indian government maintains that no formal offer was extended to Bhutan regarding E20 petrol, and therefore, there could not have been a rejection. The clarification serves as a response to claims made in both domestic Indian media and international reports.
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