The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has introduced a special fuel provision for ride-sharing motorcyclists, allowing them to purchase more fuel than ordinary bikers even under the government’s ongoing rationing system, amid heightened concerns over global fuel supply due to tensions in the Middle East.
Under the new guidelines, ride-sharing riders in metropolitan areas can buy up to five litres of fuel per day, while regular motorcyclists are limited to two litres. The state-run corporation has also outlined strict rules to ensure proper use of the facility.
The decision was disclosed in a press release signed by BPC Secretary Shahina Sultana on Tuesday.
According to the BPC notice, ride-sharing bikers must present a receipt detailing the type, quantity, and price of the previous fuel purchase before refilling.
Filling stations are required to verify the rider’s motorcycle registration and driver information against the relevant ride-sharing app database prior to dispensing fuel.
BPC reminded fuel retailers that selling above government-fixed prices is illegal and punishable, emphasising that monthly fuel rates must be strictly adhered to.
The corporation assured the public that oil imports are continuing as scheduled despite global tensions, with shipments arriving regularly and transported from key installations to depots nationwide via rail wagons and tankers.
The revised rationing system also sets daily fuel limits for other vehicles: private cars can purchase up to 10 litres, SUVs and microbuses 20–25 litres, pickups and local buses 70–80 litres, and long-distance buses, trucks, covered vans, and container trucks 200–220 litres, according to the BPC.
The measure aims to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply for essential services and ride-sharing operations, which play a vital role in urban transport, while preventing artificial shortages and price manipulation in the market.
