Troops Guard Bangladesh Fuel Depots As Iran War Sparks Energy Crisis
Bangladesh deploys troops at oil depots as Iran war disrupts energy markets, triggering fuel rationing and queues.
Troops have been deployed to guard fuel depots across Bangladesh as an escalating oil crisis triggered by the ongoing Iran war disrupts energy supplies across Asia. Authorities moved to secure major storage facilities and petrol stations after panic buying, long queues and sporadic unrest emerged in several parts of the country.
Bangladesh, which imports around 95% of its oil and gas, has been particularly vulnerable to the surge in global energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The spike in crude prices and fears of supply disruptions have strained fuel distribution systems, prompting the government to impose rationing and increase security at critical fuel infrastructure.
Police and military personnel have been stationed at key oil depots while patrols have also been increased around petrol stations. Authorities say the deployment aims to prevent violence and ensure orderly fuel distribution after reports of frustrated motorists clashing with station workers amid shortages. In one incident, angry motorcyclists vandalized a filling station after being told supplies had run out.
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The crisis has forced the Bangladeshi government to introduce strict fuel rationing measures to curb hoarding and panic buying. Under the temporary restrictions, limits have been placed on how much petrol or diesel individuals can purchase, with filling stations required to issue receipts and monitor transactions. Officials say the measures are necessary to stabilize supplies and prevent black-market trading.
The oil crunch is not limited to Bangladesh. Several Asian countries heavily dependent on imported energy—including Vietnam, Pakistan and the Philippines—have also reported long lines at petrol stations and rising fuel prices as the regional impact of the Iran conflict spreads. Governments across the region are scrambling to cushion the economic shock while maintaining fuel supplies.
The broader crisis stems from disruptions to global energy flows linked to the war involving Iran, which has pushed crude prices sharply higher and raised concerns about shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that prolonged instability in the region could further tighten fuel supplies in Asia, exposing the vulnerability of countries that rely heavily on imported fossil fuels.
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