Bangladesh is facing a deepening energy challenge as natural gas shortages disrupt industrial production, electricity generation, and transportation networks. The crisis is increasing costs for businesses and placing additional strain on an economy that has become increasingly reliant on imported energy supplies. Manufacturers are reporting operational difficulties, while policymakers search for solutions to stabilize fuel availability and support economic growth. As demand rises and supply constraints persist, concerns are growing about the long-term impact on exports, investment, and industrial competitiveness. How serious is Bangladesh's energy crunch, and what could it mean for the country's economic future?

Bangladesh faces mounting energy crisis

India has removed restrictions on the retail sale of petrol and diesel to commercial consumers from July 1, bringing an end to emergency measures introduced to protect domestic fuel supplies amid disruptions in global energy markets caused by tensions in the West Asia. The restrictions, imposed in June, had prohibited commercial buyers from purchasing fuel at retail pumps and limited diesel sales to a maximum of 200 litres per vehicle or customer per day. The development followed after tensions emerged in the region, threatening supply chains and leading to fuel shortages within the country. The government said the curbs were intended to ensure fair distribution of petrol and diesel, prevent hoarding and diversion of supplies, and maintain uninterrupted availability of fuel at reasonable prices. With market conditions now showing signs of stability, the restrictions have been lifted, allowing transport operators, industrial users, and other commercial consumers to buy fuel from retail outlets without any quantity limits.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-india-s-monsoon-changing-what-monsoon-2026-reveals-about-climate-trends-wion-decodes-1782817425856"> Is India’s monsoon changing? What monsoon 2026 reveals about climate trends | WION Decodes</a><h3>Rise of unequal retail demand</h3>The decision to impose the restrictions followed a growing price difference between retail and bulk fuel supplies. As diesel remained considerably cheaper at retail outlets run by state-owned oil marketing companies, many commercial users, including transport firms, had shifted their purchases away from bulk supply channels. Meanwhile, Diesel was sold to industrial users at nearly Rs 40 per litre more than retail prices, despite accounting for nearly 40 per cent of India's fuel demand, making an arbitrage that led to supply pressures at fuel stations in several parts of the country. The rise in retail demand unequally affected state-run retailers Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp, which jointly operate nearly 90 per cent of India's more than 100,000 fuel stations.&nbsp;WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/study-links-iron-buildup-in-brain-cells-to-neuron-damage-1782817017418/embed During the period of restrictions, private fuel retailers that sold diesel at rates more aligned with market prices witnessed a sharp decline in sales, while state-owned fuel stations recorded a substantial increase in demand. As a major exporter of refined petroleum products, India had implemented temporary measures to safeguard nationwide fuel availability amid disruptions in global energy markets caused by geopolitical tensions. The decision to withdraw the restrictions indicates that the government believes domestic fuel supplies have stabilised and that such emergency measures are no longer necessary.

The government said the curbs were intended to ensure fair distribution of petrol and diesel, prevent hoarding and diversion of supplies, and maintain uninterrupted availability of fuel at reasonable prices. 

India has removed restrictions on the retail sale of petrol and diesel to commercial consumers from July 1, bringing an end to emergency measures introduced to protect domestic fuel supplies amid disruptions in global energy markets caused by tensions in the West Asia. The restrictions, imposed in June, had prohibited commercial buyers from purchasing fuel at retail pumps and limited diesel sales to a maximum of 200 litres per vehicle or customer per day. The development followed after tensions emerged in the region, threatening supply chains and leading to fuel shortages within the country. The government said the curbs were intended to ensure fair distribution of petrol and diesel, prevent hoarding and diversion of supplies, and maintain uninterrupted availability of fuel at reasonable prices. With market conditions now showing signs of stability, the restrictions have been lifted, allowing transport operators, industrial users, and other commercial consumers to buy fuel from retail outlets without any quantity limits. Also read: Is India’s monsoon changing? What monsoon 2026 reveals about climate trends | WION Decodes Rise of unequal retail demand The decision to impose the restrictions followed a growing price difference between retail and bulk fuel supplies. As diesel remained considerably cheaper at retail outlets run by state-owned oil marketing companies, many commercial users, including transport firms, had shifted their purchases away from bulk supply channels. Meanwhile, Diesel was sold to industrial users at nearly Rs 40 per litre more than retail prices, despite accounting for nearly 40 per cent of India's fuel demand, making an arbitrage that led to supply pressures at fuel stations in several parts of the country. The rise in retail demand unequally affected state-run retailers Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp, which jointly operate nearly 90 per cent of India's more than 100,000 fuel stations. WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/study-links-iron-buildup-in-brain-cells-to-neuron-damage-1782817017418/embed During the period of restrictions, private fuel retailers that sold diesel at rates more aligned with market prices witnessed a sharp decline in sales, while state-owned fuel stations recorded a substantial increase in demand. As a major exporter of refined petroleum products, India had implemented temporary measures to safeguard nationwide fuel availability amid disruptions in global energy markets caused by geopolitical tensions. The decision to withdraw the restrictions indicates that the government believes domestic fuel supplies have stabilised and that such emergency measures are no longer necessary.

The government said the curbs were intended to ensure fair distribution of petrol and diesel, prevent hoarding and diversion of supplies, and maintain uninterrupted availability of fuel at reasonable prices.&nbsp;

India ends emergency restrictions on retail sale of petrol and diesel to commercial buyers from July 1

India said nuclear power remains an important option to meet the challenges of increased energy demand, address concerns about climate change and ensure energy supply security.

Addressing a UN General Assembly session on 'Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency' Friday, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Sandeep Kumar Bayyapu said India attaches importance to the IAEA's work in different fields of nuclear science and supports its programme on nuclear fusion.

"Nuclear power remains an important option to meet the challenges of increased energy demand, address concerns about climate change, redress volatile fossil fuel prices and ensure security of the energy supply," he said.

In this context, the IAEA's recent International Ministerial Conference on nuclear power in Abu Dhabi played a significant role in bringing policymakers, scientists, technologists and environmentalists together to examine the prospects of nuclear power.&nbsp;

Bayyapu stressed the need of the IAEA to continue its programmes of support to member states who are embarking on or expanding their nuclear energy programmes.&nbsp;

It also needs to support member states in enhancing their capacity to build public acceptance for nuclear energy, he said.

The IAEA's programmes and achievements under nuclear applications in food and agriculture, human health and nutrition, water resources management, protection of the environment are helpful in meeting the needs of developing countries.&nbsp;

Advanced fission reactors, including fast reactors, contribute towards more efficient use of nuclear fuel, and towards reducing radioactive waste volumes, he said, adding that India participated actively and exchanged information on new developments and experience in the field of fast reactors and related technologies during the International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles held in the Russian Federation in June last year.

"International collaboration under the IAEA would help provide a much wider resource base for future nuclear technology development," Bayyapu said.

India had hosted the 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC-2018) last month in Ahmedabad. The conference provided a forum for the discussion of key physics and technology issues as well as innovative concepts of direct relevance to the use of nuclear fusion as a source of energy.&nbsp;

India said nuclear power remains an important option to meet the challenges of increased energy demand, address concerns about climate change and ensure energy supply security.

India said nuclear power remains an important option to meet the challenges of increased energy demand, address concerns about climate change and ensure energy supply security. Addressing a UN General Assembly session on 'Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency' Friday, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Sandeep Kumar Bayyapu said India attaches importance to the IAEA's work in different fields of nuclear science and supports its programme on nuclear fusion. "Nuclear power remains an important option to meet the challenges of increased energy demand, address concerns about climate change, redress volatile fossil fuel prices and ensure security of the energy supply," he said. In this context, the IAEA's recent International Ministerial Conference on nuclear power in Abu Dhabi played a significant role in bringing policymakers, scientists, technologists and environmentalists together to examine the prospects of nuclear power. Bayyapu stressed the need of the IAEA to continue its programmes of support to member states who are embarking on or expanding their nuclear energy programmes. It also needs to support member states in enhancing their capacity to build public acceptance for nuclear energy, he said. The IAEA's programmes and achievements under nuclear applications in food and agriculture, human health and nutrition, water resources management, protection of the environment are helpful in meeting the needs of developing countries. Advanced fission reactors, including fast reactors, contribute towards more efficient use of nuclear fuel, and towards reducing radioactive waste volumes, he said, adding that India participated actively and exchanged information on new developments and experience in the field of fast reactors and related technologies during the International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles held in the Russian Federation in June last year. "International collaboration under the IAEA would help provide a much wider resource base for future nuclear technology development," Bayyapu said. India had hosted the 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC-2018) last month in Ahmedabad. The conference provided a forum for the discussion of key physics and technology issues as well as innovative concepts of direct relevance to the use of nuclear fusion as a source of energy.

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Bangladesh faces mounting energy crisis

India ends curbs on retail fuel sales to commercial consumers from July 1

Nuclear power remains important option to meet challenges of energy demand: India in UN