The government has approved the import of refined petroleum products worth Tk17,033.42 crore to meet domestic fuel demand over a three-month period from June to August 2026.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) held on Wednesday, chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.
At the meeting, the committee approved four separate procurement proposals submitted by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division. All imports will be carried out through the international open tender process under distinct procurement packages.
According to official sources, the largest approved proposal covers the import of Gas Oil (0.005 per cent sulphur) and Jet A-1 fuel, valued at Tk7,672.66 crore. Singapore-based Unipec Singapore Pte Ltd has been selected as the lowest responsive bidder for this package.
In another major approval, a separate proposal for importing the same categories of Gas Oil and Jet A-1 fuel was cleared at a cost of Tk6,711.75 crore. Singapore-based Vitol Asia Pte Ltd has been recommended as the supplier under this package.
The committee also approved a third proposal for importing Furnace Oil (180 CST), valued at Tk1,900.05 crore. The contract for this supply has been awarded to Singapore-based Trafigura Pte Ltd after competitive bidding.
Officials said the imports are intended to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply during the peak demand period between June and August, when consumption typically rises due to seasonal and economic activity.
The approvals reflect the government’s continued reliance on international suppliers and competitive tendering to secure refined petroleum products for the national energy system.
