The capital city continues to witness severe fuel shortages, as motorists endure long queues to purchase petrol, diesel, and octane. On Monday, multiple filling stations reported either partial or complete suspension of fuel sales, leaving drivers stranded for hours.
Even at stations where fuel sales have been halted, long lines of private cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles have formed, as drivers await the next supply. Many have exhausted their fuel or are running critically low, leaving them with no option but to wait. Leaving the queue often means manually pushing vehicles to another station, an impractical task for many.
At stations still selling fuel, queues stretch from one to one and a half kilometres, with some motorists reporting waiting times exceeding two hours.
Filling Station Status Overview
A survey conducted across nine stations in Mirpur, Kallyanpur, Mohammadpur, Bijoy Sarani, and Kalshi revealed the following:
| Area | Station Name | Sales Status | Available Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirpur | Sam Associates Ltd | Closed | – |
| Kallyanpur | Khalek Filling Station | Partial | Only CNG |
| Kallyanpur | Comfort Filling & CNG | Partial | Only CNG |
| Asadgate | Talukdar Filling Station | Open | Diesel & Octane |
| Shewrapara | Sabur Filling Station | Closed | – |
| Shewrapara | AS Filling Station | Partial | Only Diesel |
| Bijoy Sarani | Trust Pump | Open | Diesel & Octane |
| Kalshi | Sumatra Filling Station | Open | Diesel & Octane |
| Mohammadpur | Various | Open | Diesel & Octane |
On-the-Ground Reports
At Sam Associates Ltd in Mirpur-2, queues began almost 300 metres from the Institute of Bank Management by 9:00 am, with motorcycles lining up further ahead. Security personnel confirmed the station had run out of fuel and sales would resume only after a delivery from the Narayanganj depot. Cashier Arafat Swapnil stated that a delivery of 4,500 litres of octane on Sunday afternoon was sold out by 10:30 pm, prompting closure.
Motorcycle driver Selim Mia, who works for a ride-sharing service, reported waiting since 7:30 am. He said: “I’ve been here for over an hour. They aren’t selling fuel, and I cannot go to another station. Pushing the bike is impossible while fasting.”
At Kallyanpur’s Khalek and Comfort stations, only CNG was available, with fuel counters and manager’s offices closed.
By 9:45 am, at Asadgate’s Talukdar Filling Station, private car queues extended over 1.25 kilometres from the main bridge near Zia Udyan, while motorcycles lined up alongside. Motorist Mohsin Hossain reported waiting since just before 9:00 am, noting that yesterday’s queues extended as far as Manipuripara. Cashier Mohammad Azam confirmed that of the 27,000 litres delivered overnight, 20,000 litres had already been sold, leaving 7,000 litres. Once depleted, sales would stop until the next delivery.
The longest queues were observed at Bijoy Sarani’s Trust Pump, stretching over 1.5 kilometres for private cars and reaching the Prime Minister’s Office for motorcycles. Similarly, Kalshi’s Sumatra Station witnessed extensive vehicle lines extending up to the ECB Chowrasta.
Implications
The ongoing fuel crisis highlights not only supply deficiencies but also the urgent need for queue management and timely deliveries. Without prompt intervention, the capital’s motorists are likely to face prolonged delays, disruption of daily activities, and increased frustration.