Bangladesh Cracks Down on Fuel Hoarding Amid Shortage Fears

• Bangladesh conducted drives at petrol pumps to inspect fuel stock and prevent artificial shortages.
• Concerns arose over illegal stockpiling, selling fuel beyond limits, and potential smuggling by unscrupulous traders.
• Mobile court operations in Dhaka revealed several filling stations were dry or non-compliant with regulations.
• Sohag Filling Station in Mohakhali was found to have 3,500 liters of octane stored; sales resumed after inspection.
• Bangladesh may procure fuel from US companies as an alternative if LNG supply from Qatar is unavailable, according to Farhan Noor.