Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, told the National Parliament on April 7, 2026, that there is a regular system for adjusting fuel prices, which is reviewed every month. He stated that Bangladesh is currently the only country where fuel prices have been kept unchanged.

The minister said the government is sourcing fuel from all possible channels to maintain stable supply. He added that operations against illegal hoarding and black market activities will continue to ensure market discipline. Presenting data to Parliament, he reported that the country currently holds 164,944 metric tons of diesel in reserve.

He further informed that by the end of April, Bangladesh will import an additional 138,000 tons of diesel, 71,443 tons of octane, and 36,000 tons of petrol to strengthen supply security.