Photo: BSSDHAKA, Mar 8, 2026 (BSS) - Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today said the country has sufficient reserves of fuel and the government has introduced rationing of fuel due to the global situation. Iqbal Hassan said the war situation in the Middle East has created uncertainty in the global energy market. Iqbal Hassan, also BNP Standing Committee member, said the stock will increase further when oil supply from these ships starts. The government has no plans to increase oil prices for now,” he added. Regarding power supply, he said, the government has given special instructions to ensure that there is no load shedding during Iftar, Tarawih and Sehri during the month of Ramadan.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 08, 2026 12:47 UTC