Bangladesh is facing widespread public anxiety and long queues at petrol stations amid global oil market instability caused by war in the Middle East. The government has urged citizens to conserve fuel and electricity, while the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) introduced rationing measures citing limited reserves. Despite official assurances of adequate supply, many stations have closed temporarily due to overwhelming demand, with reports of altercations and threats against pump operators.

According to BPC officials, the country currently holds reserves for 10 days of diesel, 17–18 days of octane, 13 days of petrol, 90 days of furnace oil, and 52 days of jet fuel, with additional shipments arriving at Chattogram port. The government is also importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at higher spot market prices to maintain electricity supply during Ramadan and the irrigation season. Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to review the situation and announced plans to explore alternative import sources.

Authorities have deployed mobile courts to monitor fuel distribution and warned against panic buying, emphasizing that current reserves are sufficient and supply will continue normally.