Written by The Banking Post
A fuel tanker carrying 12,000 tonnes of jet fuel arrived at Chattogram port on Tuesday, offering limited relief to Bangladesh’s tight energy supply situation.
The vessel, MT Great Princess, delivered the cargo from Singapore, supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Two more tankers—MT Term Damini and MT Lucia Solis—are expected to arrive later with around 68,000 tonnes of diesel.
According to officials, Bangladesh’s jet fuel stock stood at around 22,000 tonnes as of April 12, enough to meet demand for about two weeks. The latest shipment has slightly improved the reserve.
Jet fuel consumption has remained moderate, with about 21,000 tonnes sold in the first 12 days of April—averaging 1,758 tonnes per day, slightly higher than last year.
Diesel, however, continues to dominate the energy mix, accounting for roughly 63 per cent of total consumption. Demand remains strong across transport, agriculture, industry and power generation.
Data from Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation show that around 133,000 tonnes of diesel were sold between April 1 and 12, with daily sales exceeding 11,000 tonnes. As of April 12, stocks stood at about 119,000 tonnes—enough for roughly 10 days.
Earlier this month, two shipments brought in 61,000 tonnes of diesel, but demand pressures persist. With the arrival of the latest consignments, supplies may stretch slightly longer, though sustained imports remain critical.
BPC Chairman Md. Rezanur Rahman said efforts are underway to secure fuel from alternative sources to avoid shortages. “Several shipments have already arrived, and more are in the pipeline to ensure adequate supply this month,” he said.
