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Published : 25 Mar 2026, 11:14 PM
Pressure at filling stations across Bangladesh remains high despite the withdrawal of rationing, with shortages, closures, and limited sales reported in different areas.
To bridge the gap between demand and supply, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division has launched daily coordination meetings with deputy commissioners (DCs) starting Wednesday.
It will be held alongside its routine sessions with the heads of state-run distributors -- Padma Oil, Meghna Petroleum, and Jamuna Oil.
The move aims to quickly detect and address field-level shortages.
Officials said the meetings, led by Joint Secretary Monir Hossain Chowdhury, review supply conditions daily.
“Wherever shortages are identified, immediate steps are taken,” he told bdnews24.com, adding that efforts are also under way to promote conservation and public awareness.
If a DC reports that a filling station received less than its allocated fuel, the issue is raised directly with the relevant company’s managing director, who is asked to explain and ensure proper distribution.
Daily updates are also shared with the minister and secretary, with provisions to boost supply in high-demand districts.
Authorities acknowledge that rising global prices and supply uncertainty make it difficult to stabilise the market through administrative measures alone.
As a result, public participation in conservation is being prioritised.
From next week, all filling stations will display QR codes showing their fuel collection data for the past seven days, alongside messages urging consumers to avoid panic buying.
Awareness campaigns will extend to schools, mosques, and community groups, supported by leaflets and outreach programmes.
Despite supplying up to 40 percent more fuel in some areas, panic buying continues to strain the market, officials said.
Attention has also turned to aviation fuel.
With foreign airlines lifting significantly more jet fuel, prices have been raised -- domestic rates to Tk 202.29 per litre and international rates to $1.32 per litre -- sparking concern among airline operators over rising costs and potential fare hikes.
