As concerns persist over fuel and gas supply disruptions, two more ships loaded with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at Chattogram Port on Saturday.
The vessels - Thailand-flagged Gas Courage from India and DL Lily from Malaysia - anchored at the port’s Bravo and Charlie points, Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim confirmed on Sunday.
Authorities said more shipments are on the way, with four additional vessels carrying LPG and liquefied natural gas (LNG) expected to arrive by 18 April. Among them, the Hong Kong-flagged Kongtong, transporting LNG from the United States, is scheduled to reach on Sunday.
Earlier the same day, another LNG carrier, Emei, also arrived at the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) with a cargo from the United States.
Fuel supply chains have been under strain since late February, when escalating tensions in the Middle East - triggered by joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran - disrupted maritime routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. The situation delayed several energy shipments destined for Bangladesh.
In response, the government has moved to secure alternative supply routes and sources to stabilise the domestic fuel market.
CPA sources noted that since the onset of the conflict on 28 February, around 48 vessels carrying various energy products, including LNG, LPG, Monoethylene Glycol (MEG), High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO), gas oil and base oil, have successfully arrived in the country, helping to ease some of the supply pressure.
