STAR REPORT

The government yesterday said it has no plans to raise fuel prices at this moment and assured the public that the country has an adequate supply for a month, while efforts are underway to further strengthen reserves.

Amid global uncertainties linked to the US-Israel war on Iran, the authorities have urged people not to give in to panic buying and warned against hoarding.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan and Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani announced the government’s plans following a special meeting to address the fuel situation. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired the meeting at the Cabinet Division.

At a post-meeting press briefing, Swapan told reporters that despite the global situation, the government had taken no decision to increase fuel prices, reports UNB.

He said a cabinet committee, led by the finance minister, was managing the situation efficiently. “At this moment, there is no fuel crisis and we hope to avoid any.”

Prime Minister’s Adviser (Policy and Strategy) Zahed Ur Rahman, who was also present at the briefing, warned against hoarding, saying it would not be beneficial as fuel prices are not increasing.

“The prime minister has clearly stated that fuel prices will not go up. So those involved in hoarding fuel will not benefit,” he said, adding that the government is monitoring any such activities at the fuel pump level.

Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani said the country

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