Bangladesh has secured additional diesel supplies from international suppliers, including China and India, as the government moves to stabilise fuel availability amid major energy disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Officials said the country currently has sufficient diesel stocks to meet about one month of national demand, while arrangements are underway to secure additional shipments to cover the following month. Bangladesh relies heavily on imports for its energy needs, with around 95% of its fuel supply coming from abroad, making it particularly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
According to energy officials, the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has already received about 60,000 metric tonnes of diesel, while another 90,000 tonnes are expected to arrive later this month. Deliveries include shipments from PetroChina and global trading firm Vitol, along with 5,000 tonnes supplied through a cross-border pipeline from India’s Numaligarh Refinery. Authorities are also in talks with Indian Oil Corporation to secure an additional 30,000 tonnes of diesel if required.
The emergency fuel purchases come as the ongoing regional conflict and volatility in global energy markets disrupt oil supply routes and drive up prices. Bangladesh’s key export sector, the garment industry, has been affected by electricity shortages, forcing many factories to rely on diesel-powered generators due to frequent power outages.
To manage the situation, the government has also implemented fuel rationing measures and restrictions on diesel sales to prevent hoarding and ensure stable distribution. Officials say these steps are necessary to maintain energy supplies until global markets stabilise.
Despite the disruptions, authorities insist that fuel supplies remain under control, and additional shipments are being arranged to ensure the country can meet its energy demand in the coming weeks.