A new consignment of refined fuel has arrived in Bangladesh as authorities continue efforts to stabilise energy supplies in the face of global disruptions.
A Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker, MT Gran Couva, docked at Chattogram Port on Thursday carrying a total of 30,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products.
The cargo, exported by China’s state-owned energy trading firm Unipec, includes 20,000 tonnes of diesel and 10,000 tonnes of jet fuel, according to sources from the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation.
Officials said the diesel will primarily support the country’s transport and industrial sectors, while the jet fuel will be distributed to airports to ensure uninterrupted aviation operations.
This latest delivery marks the ninth fuel shipment to reach Bangladesh in March, reflecting increased import activity amid concerns over supply shortages triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The crisis has disrupted global fuel supply chains, particularly affecting shipments from energy-rich regions.
In response to rising international prices, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission recently raised jet fuel prices by 80 per cent, highlighting the mounting pressure on the domestic energy market.
Officials indicated that eight more tankers are expected to arrive by the end of the month, although the schedules for at least six of them remain uncertain due to volatility in global shipping routes and security concerns.
The steady arrival of fuel shipments is seen as crucial for maintaining energy security in Bangladesh, as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and take measures to avoid disruptions in supply to key sectors of the economy.
