A persistent fuel shortage in Bangladesh’s Rangpur Division has intensified over the past six weeks, severely affecting daily life and work. Despite an average daily demand of 1 million liters of diesel, only 900,000 liters are being supplied. Supplies of petrol and octane have also dropped sharply, forcing many residents to stop using their motorcycles. Government-imposed time restrictions on fuel sales—from noon to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays—have further complicated access.
Local workers, teachers, and service employees report losing several hours each day waiting in long queues at filling stations. Many fuel pumps have closed due to insufficient supply, while others operate intermittently. Pump managers say depot deliveries are irregular and inadequate to meet demand. The Rangpur Petrol Pump Owners Association warns that without quick improvement in supply, owners could face heavy financial losses.
Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Shahidul Islam acknowledged shortages in petrol and octane but said diesel supply remains stable. He expressed hope that the crisis would be resolved soon and urged the public to use fuel responsibly.
মেজবাহুল হিমেল, রংপুর প্রকাশ : ১১ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০৩: ২৬ মাস দেড়েক পেরিয়ে গেলেও কাটেনি রংপুর বিভাগের জ্বালানি তেলের সংকট, বরং বেড়েছে। এতে চরম ভোগান্তিতে পড়েছেন স্থানীয় মানুষজন। যতটুকু পাওয়া যাচ্ছে সেটাও নির্ধারিত সময়সীমার মধ্যে দেওয়ায় জটিলতা আরো বেড়েছে।
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