Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, told Parliament on Monday that certain groups are smuggling fuel through border areas. In a statement under Rule 300, he said that the tendency to purchase fuel beyond actual need has artificially created a sense of crisis. The minister assured that the government has taken timely measures to maintain normal supply and that there is currently no shortage of fuel.

According to Mahmud, the country has a stock of 218,000 metric tons of diesel, with supply systems operating normally. The government plans to import 50,000 metric tons of octane in April and expects an additional 30,000 tons from domestic sources, enough to meet demand for two more months. He noted that hoarding behavior, rather than actual scarcity, has become a major issue.

The minister emphasized that despite global challenges, the government has not raised fuel prices and continues to provide subsidies for public benefit. He urged citizens to avoid unnecessary fuel purchases and wastage, stressing that collective effort is essential to overcome any global crisis.