Like previous days, most of the petrol pumps across the capital, Dhaka, witnessed long queues on Monday as motorists were seen waiting for hours to get fuel.
Despite repeated government assurances that there is no supply scarcity of fuel oil in the country, the panic shows no sign of easing.
Motorcyclists and car drivers were seen waiting for more than two hours under the intense heat to reach the fuel nozzles.
Rising global tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran have triggered fears of a potential supply disruption.
Major thoroughfares in Tejgaon, Bijoy Sarani and Paribagh remained clogged with vehicles throughout the day.
At the Meghna Filling Station in Paribagh, the queue of motorcycles and private cars had stretched far onto the main road by 8:00am, with many waiting for over two hours in the scorching sun.
Several private car drivers said they have no other option but to wait in long queues, as fuel is essential for their daily commuting and work. Many of them expressed frustration over the uncertainty but added that they cannot afford to stop using their vehicles.
Motorcyclists also echoed similar concerns, saying they depend on their bikes for office travel and business activities. Despite the scorching heat and hours of waiting, they said skipping fuel is simply not an option for them.
Monir, a private car driver at the filling station, said he has no choice other than waiting in line for fuel, as he depends on his vehicle for daily commuting and family needs.
Without fuel, he said, it was hardly possible for him to manage office trips, school drop-offs, and other essential errands.
He further said although standing in a long queue for hours is frustrating, he cannot afford to take the risk of running out of fuel.
"Every day, I have many things to do. Waiting for long is difficult, but I don't have any alternative," he said.
A similar scene was observed at the Ramna Petrol Pump in the Matsya Bhaban area on Monday afternoon. The line of motorcycles and private cars extended nearly half a kilometer.
Some private car and motorcycle drivers said it took at least two hours for them to navigate the line.
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