A noticeably calmer situation was observed across five fuel stations in Dhaka today, where earlier disruptions had led to extended queues and prolonged waiting times for fuel. Visits to stations in Shahidbagh, Arambagh, Motijheel, Mothshyabhaban and Ramna indicated that long lines of vehicles, previously reported during recent supply pressure linked to earlier regional tensions, were no longer present.
Across these locations, customers were able to receive fuel after minimal waiting periods. In most cases, either no queue existed or only a small number of vehicles were seen waiting at any given time. Station operators and customers alike described the current situation as largely stable, although a minor supply constraint was still noted in some cases.
Observations from Selected Fuel Stations
| Location |
Station Name |
Observed Queue |
Fuel Availability Status |
Notable Remarks |
| Shahidbagh |
Rajarbagh Filling Station |
2 motorcycles; 3–4 private cars |
Fuel being dispensed |
Minimal waiting time |
| Arambagh |
M/s H K Filling Station |
10–15 private cars; no motorcycles |
Fuel not yet arrived at time of visit |
Queue expected to clear quickly once fuel arrives |
| Motijheel |
Karim & Sons Filling Station |
No queue; occasional vehicles |
Fuel available intermittently |
Previously over 1,000 vehicles waited during peak disruption |
| Mothshyabhaban |
Local station (unspecified name) |
No queue |
Fuel available |
Continuous flow of vehicles |
| Ramna |
Ramna Filling Station |
No queue |
Fuel available |
Vehicles refuelled immediately upon arrival |
At the Rajarbagh Filling Station in Shahidbagh at around 10:50 am, only two motorcycles were observed waiting for fuel, while a small number of private cars were being serviced. Staff and regular customers noted that this marked a significant change compared to previous days, when long queues of both motorcycles and private cars were common during similar hours.
At M/s H K Filling Station in Arambagh around 11:30 am, between 10 and 15 private cars were seen waiting in line, although no motorcycles were present. A customer, Mohammad Shahjahan, stated that he had joined the queue but was waiting for fuel delivery to arrive at the station. A staff member, Md. Raju, confirmed that fuel had not yet arrived but indicated that the queue would be cleared quickly once supply resumed.
A more stable situation was recorded at Karim & Sons Filling Station in Motijheel around noon. According to the station’s proprietor, Abdus Salam, the previous week had seen exceptionally heavy demand, with more than 1,000 vehicles reportedly waiting at peak times. However, he confirmed that current conditions had returned to normal, although diesel supply remained slightly lower compared to earlier levels. Octane availability, he added, was not facing significant issues.
At Ramna Filling Station near Mothshyabhaban, observed around 1:00 pm, vehicles were refuelling immediately upon arrival without forming queues. Similarly, in surrounding areas, fuel distribution appeared steady and uninterrupted.
Overall, the five-station survey indicates a marked reduction in congestion compared with earlier periods, with supply conditions appearing largely stabilised, despite minor variations in fuel availability across different types.
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