Energy Bangla

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has set daily fuel supply quotas based on vehicle types.
According to the new directive, motorcycles will be allowed to purchase a maximum of 2 liters of octane or petrol per day, while private cars will be allowed up to 10 liters. For SUVs, jeeps, and microbuses, the limit has been set at 20 to 25 liters. Pickup vans and local buses will be able to receive 70 to 80 liters, while long-distance buses, trucks, and container trucks will be allowed 200 to 220 liters of diesel.
BPC said in a statement that the measure has been taken to ensure proper inventory management and prevent unreasonable stockpiling.
The corporation also requested cooperation from all concerned to maintain normal fuel supply across the country.
According to the statement, although fuel oil is essential for the country’s development and economic activities, around 95 percent of the fuel used in Bangladesh is imported. In the current global crisis, import operations are sometimes delayed or disrupted. In this context, negative reports regarding fuel stock on various media outlets and social media have triggered a tendency among some consumers and dealers to collect excess fuel.
BPC said that due to the increased demand, many dealers are attempting to lift more fuel from depots than usual. At the same time, there are allegations that some consumers are trying to collect and store more fuel than necessary in an unauthorized manner, which has come to the attention of the authorities.
Fuel filling stations have been instructed to provide cash memos mentioning the quantity and price at the time of sale. Consumers will also be required to submit a copy of their previous purchase receipt before buying fuel again. Dealers must supply fuel according to the prescribed quota and submit information on stock and sales to the depots.
BPC also stated that fuel import operations are continuing regularly to keep supply normal, and shipments are arriving in the country on an ongoing basis. Fuel is also being transported regularly from major installations to depots across the country through railway wagon tankers. It is expected that sufficient buffer stock will be built up within a short time.
Selling fuel above the government-fixed price is a punishable offense. Authorities warned that strict action will be taken against those who charge extra prices under the pretext of a supply crisis.