
The world's highest petrol pump is located in Kaza, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, at approximately 3,740 meters (12,270 feet) above sea level. Operated by Indian Oil, it serves as the sole fuel station in the region, crucial for local residents and tourists such as bikers and trekkers. Challenges include low oxygen levels, difficult mountain roads for fuel delivery trucks, and seasonal road closures due to heavy snowfall, which can cause fuel shortages during winter months.
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