Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Nasrul Hamid, stated on Tuesday that the country has sufficient fuel reserves and there is no shortage. However, he noted that an unusual surge in fuel purchases has created temporary pressure at filling stations, leading to an artificial sense of scarcity. The minister made these remarks during a briefing at the Secretariat, where State Minister for Power and Energy Anindya Islam Amit was also present.
He explained that people are buying more fuel than they need, causing pumps to run out of stock earlier than expected. This behavior, he said, is generating unnecessary public anxiety. The minister urged citizens to use fuel and electricity more efficiently and to avoid excessive purchases, assuring that supply will remain normal if consumption stays within reasonable limits.
He further emphasized that the government has not raised fuel prices and that the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission determines pricing. Despite global market influences, he reiterated that there is no real shortage and that recent disruptions are driven by consumer behavior rather than supply issues.
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