The ship named ‘MT Great Princess’ arrived today (April 14). The cargo was supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Two more ships, ‘MT Term Damini’ and ‘MT Lucia Solis’, are expected to arrive tonight with a total of around 68,000 tonnes of diesel.

As of April 12, Bangladesh had an estimated stock of 22,000 tonnes of jet fuel, which can meet the demand for about two weeks. The recent consignment has slightly increased the stock. Jet fuel consumption has been relatively low, with 21,000 tonnes sold in the first 12 days of the month, averaging 1,758 tonnes per day, slightly higher than last year.

Diesel consumption is significant in Bangladesh, accounting for about 63% of total energy consumption. The arrival of the two diesel-carrying ships tonight will further contribute to the country’s energy supply.

The demand for diesel is high across various sectors such as transport, agriculture, industry, and power. In April, the total demand is around four lakh tonnes according to BPC. To meet this demand, a detailed import plan has been implemented throughout the month.

At the beginning of April, two ships delivered a total of 61,000 tonnes of diesel on April 3. Despite this, the demand pressure has not completely eased. Between April 1 and 12, 133,000 tonnes of diesel were sold at an average daily rate of 11,138 tonnes. As of April 12, the available diesel stock was approximately 119,000 tonnes, which could cover the demand for about 10 days.

With the addition of two new shipments, the stock may last a few more days, but the long-term relief depends on continuous imports. Currently, over 11,000 tonnes of diesel are being sold daily in the country.

Efforts are being made to source fuel from alternative suppliers to prevent any major crisis this month, BPC Chairman Md Rezanur Rahman told the media.

He mentioned that several ships have already arrived, and more are expected to come to ensure an adequate fuel supply.