Govt ensures fuel supply for May, preparing for June-July: State minister
Highlighting stock, distribution and global situation, the state minister said fuel prices in the global market have increased by an average of 186.59% since the start of the Iran war.
The government has secured sufficient fuel supply to meet demand in May, with preparations underway for June and July, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said today (22 April).
He made the remarks in parliament while responding to an urgent public importance notice raised by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on addressing the "ongoing energy crisis" and reducing public suffering.
Highlighting stock, distribution and global situation, the state minister said fuel prices in the global market have increased by an average of 186.59% since the start of the Iran war.
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Despite intense pressure for price adjustments, he said the government refrained from raising fuel prices during the peak boro irrigation season. "After irrigation demand eased, prices were adjusted, and even then, the increase was lower than in neighbouring countries," he added.
He also said the government remains open to constructive proposals. "If the opposition or any party has a clear plan to resolve the fuel crisis, the government is willing to consider it."
Opposition lawmakers also took part in the discussion on the proposal.
