Bangladeshis Wait For Hours In Long Queues As West Asia Conflict Raises Fears Of Fuel Crisis

Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 18:17 IST

Bangladesh imports roughly 95% of its fuel oil and 70% of its gas from the Middle East, and the ongoing conflict has triggered fears of a fuel crisis in the country.

The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran in the Gulf region has triggered panic buying in Bangladesh, as car owners and drivers waited for hours in long queues on Sunday to collect fuel for their vehicles, according to several reports.

Several people waited overnight in many fuel stations in Dhaka to get fuel under a government rationing system that allowed vehicles to collect a limited amount of fuel, according to The Associated Press. Several petrol pumps ran out of fuel, triggering anger among people.

The conflict in West Asia triggered a disruption in global energy flows and caused a spike in oil prices. Shortly after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, the Revolutionary Guards said they would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies one-fifth of all oil transported by sea worldwide.

Why Bangladesh Is On Edge?

Bangladesh imports roughly 95% of its fuel oil and 70% of its gas, predominantly from the Middle East. Authorities say five of the country’s six fertiliser factories have been closed until March 18 because of the gas crisis.

This has sparked concerns over a broader fuel crisis for the country, which just elected a new government last month. As a result of the war, demand for fuel increased dramatically, and panic buying has started in several parts of Bangladesh.

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