ASIFUR RAHMAN

The government yesterday said it has secured enough fuel supplies for this and next month.

“We have made our highest efforts to activate all alternative sources. As a result, the government can now confidently say that there is sufficient fuel in stock, including diesel, for April and May,” said Monir Hossain Chowdhury, spokesperson for the Energy Division.

Speaking at a regular briefing at the Secretariat, the joint secretary warned that the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran could take a new turn in the coming week. “If that happens, the government will brief the media accordingly. But at this moment, we are saying that the stock is sufficient.”

However, long queues at filling stations continue with little sign of easing.

In Dhaka and on the outskirts, long queues usually spill onto roads adjacent to filling stations, disrupting traffic. In several cases, motorists reported waiting for hours on end to get fuel. Most pumps are rationing fuel.

Yesterday, queues at most pumps in Tejgaon, Paribagh, Motijheel, and Matsya Bhaban in the city had huge queues.

A recent visit to pumps in Gazipur and Mymensingh showed long lines, particularly of cars and motorcycles.

In rural areas, multiple bikers said they were forced to limit their travel due to the fuel crisis.

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