The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has increased petrol and octane supply to filling stations by 10 percent, effective from Wednesday. Officials confirmed the decision, saying it follows a reduction in rationing from 25 percent to 15 percent, allowing 85 percent of normal fuel supply to resume. The government said fuel imports are continuing as scheduled, with shipments arriving regularly and distributed through depots and marketing companies to maintain supply stability.

At a press conference in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association demanded enhanced security at depots and filling stations, citing incidents of attacks and chaos amid public confusion over rationing. Association president Mohammad Nazmul Haque said many stations are not receiving regular deliveries and that actual shortages exceed official figures. Owners also opposed mobile court operations, claiming these actions socially humiliate them and disrupt business.

The association presented eight demands, including deployment of police and army personnel for security, equal fuel distribution to all pumps, and strict punishment for illegal hoarding. They also urged authorities to stop unauthorized entry into fuel depots and to ensure fair monitoring practices.