An eyebrow-raising proposal to stop motorists from filling up their fuel tanks to the brim has sparked debate in Bahrain – but supporters insist the controversial move could actually help protect vehicles and improve public safety during the country’s punishing summer heat.
The proposal, submitted by Southern Municipal Council chairman Abdulla Abdullatif, was unanimously approved by council members and has now been referred to Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak, who will forward it to Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Dr Mohammed Bin Daina for review .
