Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- The government has withdrawn restrictions on fuel distribution after several imported shipments reached Chattogram port, easing concerns over supply shortages.
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said the restrictions were lifted to facilitate smooth travel during the upcoming Eid holidays and to support farmers’ fuel needs during the ongoing boro cultivation season.
With the improvement in supply, fuel will now be available at all distribution points according to demand with immediate effect and until further notice.
The government had earlier introduced rationing and other controls as a precautionary measure amid concerns over possible disruptions in the international fuel market due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Fears of a potential oil shortage spread across the country after uncertainty emerged in the global fuel market linked to the Middle East situation. As many buyers began purchasing more fuel than required, the government imposed limits on petrol, octane and diesel sales from March 6 to keep supply stable.
Under that directive, motorcycles were allowed to purchase up to two litres of fuel per day.
The limit was set at 20–25 litres for sports utility vehicles and microbuses, 70–80 litres for pickup vans and local buses, and 200–220 litres per day for long-distance buses, trucks, covered vans and container trucks.
The cap for ride-sharing motorcycles was later raised from two litres to five litres in response to demand from riders.
With the withdrawal of these limits, consumers will once again be able to purchase fuel according to their needs.
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