Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday told Parliament that currently there is no energy shortage rather fuel hoarding and excessive purchase are creating problems in the country. News UNB
“I want to make it clear that there is no shortage of fuel in Bangladesh so far. In fact, we have increased the supply more than last year,” he said.
The Minister made this remark while delivering a statement under Section 300 of the Rules of Procedure in the House to raise the energy supply situation in the country amid panic buying triggered by the Middle East war.
He said the government has been able to ensure higher fuel supply this year compared to the volume sold at this time last year.
Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said definitely the actual consumption of people suddenly could not have doubled within a year. “This unusual change makes it clear to us that the mentality of fuel hoarding is now a bigger problem than fuel shortage,” he said.
“Despite our adequate supplies and preparations, if people buy more than they need or hoard illegally in villages and towns, normal supplies will inevitably be disrupted,” he added.
The Energy Minister stressed the need for creating trust and awareness among the people to address the present energy problem.
Noting that cooperation from the people is very essential here, he urged the people to avoid additional purchase, refrain from hoarding and reserve, stop energy and power wastage and raise voice against hoarding and illegal connections.
