Allegations of a severe fuel shortage across different parts of the country triggered frustration in the national parliament, as lawmakers claimed that even they are struggling to obtain fuel.
The issue was raised on Monday (March 30) during a discussion under Rule 71 on an urgent public importance notice. Md. Anwarul Islam, a Member of Parliament from Kurigram-1, told the House that he personally visited multiple petrol pumps but failed to secure fuel for his vehicle.
The parliamentary session was chaired by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaysar Kamal, while the Leader of the House and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was also present.
Speaking during the session, Anwarul Islam said that although claims have been made that there is no fuel shortage in the country, the reality on the ground tells a different story. โI personally went from pump to pump today but could not get fuel for my car. One can only imagine the level of suffering faced by ordinary people,โ he said.
Supporting the claim, G.M. Nazrul Islam, MP from Satkhira-4, reported a similar situation in his constituency. He said petrol and octane are unavailable at local filling stations, despite reports of fuel being sold illegally in bottles at higher prices.
He further noted that motorcycle riders are being forced to purchase fuel from the black market at inflated rates, leading to widespread public harassment and inconvenience.
Lawmakers urged the relevant authorities to take immediate action to address what they described as an artificial crisis or supply disruption. They called for stronger monitoring of fuel distribution and strict measures against illegal sales to ease public suffering.
The growing concerns in parliament highlight a widening gap between official claims and the reality faced by citizens on the ground.
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