Petrol pumps across the country are struggling to meet rising fuel demand, leaving many drivers empty-handed and triggering long queues at filling stations.
Since Saturday morning, petrol pumps in Dhaka have witnessed an overwhelming rush of cars and motorcycles. Drivers have been lining up for hours, but many are still unable to get fuel due to government-imposed rationing rules.
It was found that several pumps are turning vehicles away after reaching the quota limit for fuel distribution. The shortage has led to heated arguments between customers and pump operators.
Frustrated drivers have urged the government to strengthen monitoring of petrol pumps to ensure fair distribution of fuel.
Petrol pump owners, however, say they are receiving less fuel than usual from supply depots. According to them, the current crisis is mainly the result of demand exceeding normal levels.
Meanwhile, similar scenes have been reported outside the capital, as petrol pumps and depots in several districts are also experiencing heavy crowds.
On Friday, the government imposed limits on fuel purchases per vehicle as authorities seek to curb panic buying and prevent shortages amid global supply disruptions linked to the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
Under the new rules, motorcycles may buy a maximum of 2 liters of petrol or octane per visit, while private cars are limited to 10 liters. Jeeps and microbuses can purchase between 20 and 25 liters. Pickup trucks and local buses running on diesel are capped at 70 to 80 liters, and long-distance buses and trucks may buy up to 200 to 220 liters.
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