B Mirror Report: Bangladesh currently maintains sufficient reserves of refined fuel and is unlikely to experience any immediate supply disruption even if shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are affected, officials said.

Speaking to journalists today, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Director (Operations and Planning) Dr AKM Azadur Rahman said the country’s fuel supply and demand situation remains stable.

“Fuel supply and demand is now normal. We have enough fuel oil in stock for around 15 days. Even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, there will be no immediate crisis regarding refined fuel oil,” he said.

Rahman noted that Bangladesh imports refined petroleum products from countries including Singapore, China, Malaysia and Indonesia. He added that the government is also preparing contingency plans to procure energy from alternative sources if required.

According to BPC data, the country currently holds 201,610 tonnes of diesel, sufficient to meet demand for approximately 14 days. Stocks of petrol and octane stand at 21,705 tonnes and 34,133 tonnes respectively, which can cover consumption for about 17 days and 31 days.

Officials said overall fuel reserves typically range between two weeks and one month, while gas supply is expected to remain stable for at least the next 20 days.

Bangladesh meets around 65 to 70 percent of its total energy demand through imports, with a significant portion traditionally sourced from Middle Eastern countries. Although crude oil shipments largely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, refined petroleum products are imported from multiple markets.

“Our refined oil suppliers have assured us that shipments will continue despite the situation,” Rahman added.

The government is also exploring alternative import options for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to ensure uninterrupted supply.

In addition to refined fuels, Bangladesh imports a considerable volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG), mainly from Qatar under government-to-government agreements. LNG vessels must transit the Strait of Hormuz. A Petrobangla official said nine LNG cargoes are scheduled to arrive this month, including six from Qatar. Of those, four have already crossed the Strait, reducing the risk of immediate disruption.

Authorities said they are closely monitoring the supply chain nationwide to maintain uninterrupted fuel distribution.