Fuel Shortages and Unrest Grip Asia Amid Middle East Conflict and Soaring Oil Prices

Dhaka. Following a sharp rise in oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, fuel shortages and dissatisfaction are emerging in various Asian countries. The situation in Bangladesh has become particularly tense, leading to the deployment of soldiers to guard major oil depots.Bangladesh, heavily reliant on oil imports, sources nearly 95 percent of its energy needs from abroad. Amid fears of fuel shortages, long queues have appeared at petrol pumps in various locations, including the capital, Dhaka. The army has been stationed at key depots to tighten security, and police patrols around petrol pumps have been increased.Ashrafuzzaman...