The State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Anindya Islam Amit, has issued nine directives to all district commissioners to strengthen oversight of fuel supply and distribution across Bangladesh. The instructions were given on Sunday during an online meeting on discipline in fuel supply and marketing management, attended by the Cabinet Secretary, the Public Administration Secretary, and all district commissioners. The ministry confirmed the details in an official press release.

The directives include daily verification of depot stock, ensuring supply from depots to petrol pumps, monitoring all categories of fuel customers, investigating pump closures, preventing illegal hoarding and smuggling, maintaining depot security, and ensuring that no fuel is sold at inflated prices. The minister emphasized that offenders must face exemplary punishment and called for increased surveillance at the district level.

He also urged local administrations to promote electricity conservation by limiting decorative lighting, maintaining air conditioner temperatures at or above 25 degrees Celsius, and turning off signboard lights after business hours. The minister sought cooperation from district administrations to address the ongoing global energy challenges.