A severe fuel shortage has gripped Nilphamari district, leaving most petrol pumps without supply and forcing drivers and residents into long queues. Only a few stations have limited fuel, with customers restricted to small purchases. Despite the government ending rationing, most pump owners continue to sell under rationing rules. Meanwhile, petrol and octane are being sold at inflated prices in local markets, reaching up to Tk 300 per litre, far above the official rates of Tk 116 and Tk 120.

Motorists and farmers are among the worst affected. Drivers report waiting for hours without success, while farmers face difficulties irrigating their fields during the peak cultivation season. Pump owners say their stocks have run out due to inadequate supply and remain uncertain when normal distribution will resume.

Local authorities have warned of immediate action against illegal hoarding or overpricing. Officials from the Consumer Rights Protection Directorate confirmed that selling fuel above the government-fixed price is illegal, as the crisis continues to disrupt daily life across the district.