Fuel crisis persists as long queues grip filling stations on second day of Eid

Despite expectations that the Eid holidays would ease the ongoing fuel crisis, the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr saw even longer queues of vehicles at the few operational filling stations in the capital. The country has been grappling with a fuel shortage, that some claim to be artificial amid panic buying in the wake of the war in Iran, for over two weeks. Although initial rationing at pumps has been lifted, the move has failed to reduce the massive surge of vehicles waiting for fuel.Spot visits to several filling stations on Sunday (March 22) revealed that most pumps in the capital, including Crescent Fuel Pump in Mohakhali, Gulshan Service Station, and Eureka Enterprise, remained closed. While Eureka Enterprise was providing gas, it had no fuel available for vehicles.The Trust Fuel Station was one of the few outlets operating, resulting in a massive buildup of traffic. The line for private cars stretched as ...

• 23 Mar 2026