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Vehicles queue at a fuel station, as concerns grow over fuel supplies following US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh,yesterday. (Reuters) Bangladesh imposed daily limits on fuel sales after panic buying and stockpiling raised concerns about supply as the war in the Middle East roiled global energy markets.The measures follow US and Israeli air strikes on Iran — and retaliatory strikes by Tehran across the Middle East — which have disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route, and sent energy prices soaring.Bangladesh Petroleum Corp (BPC), the state-run importer and distributor, said the curbs aim to restrain excessive demand, calm the public and keep nationwide stocks stable.”Fuel oil is essential for the country’s development, but about 95% of it must be imported,” it said, adding that global instability had occasionally delayed shipments.Rumours about shortages had prompted consumers and dealers to hoard fuel, it added.Under the limits, motorcycles can buy up to 2 litres of octane or petrol a day; private cars 10 litres; SUVs, jeeps and microbuses 20-25 litres; pickups and local buses 70-80 litres; and long-distance buses, trucks and container carriers 200-220 litres of diesel.BPC said demand at depots was abnormally high, with some dealers trying to withdraw more fuel than usual and some consumers storing fuel illegally. Filling stations must now issue cash memos showing quantity and price and verify previous purchase receipts before refuelling.Despite the rush, BPC said imports were continuing normally and supplies were being sent to depots via rail tankers. It said buffer stocks should stabilise soon and urged consumers not to hoard. It also warned that selling fuel above government-set prices is a punishable offence.Bangladesh also faces higher liquefied natural gas import costs after Qatar suspended deliveries amid the conflict, prompting authorities to ration gas and shut several fertiliser plants.The country has secured two spot LNG cargoes for March, but officials warned that prolonged disruption could force a heavier reliance on the volatile spot market, adding to its import bill. Source link
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone today with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, discussing the latest regional developments and bilateral relations.In a statement released today, the Turkish Presidency said that Erdogan and Meloni discussed Turkish-Italian relations, as well as regional and international issues, particularly the ongoing conflicts in the region. The Turkish President emphasized that Ankara is closely monitoring developments in Iran and their repercussions on the region. He added that Turkiye has conveyed the necessary messages to the relevant parties, urging them to avoid actions that could further destabilize the region. He stressed that Turkiye advocates for strengthening diplomacy and emphasized the need for the international community to work together to achieve this. Erdogan warned that the course of the conflict poses risks that could threaten global security. He noted that the conflicts in the region and the world have once again highlighted the importance of increased cooperation among NATO allies, especially in the defense industry. During the call, Erdogan also affirmed that Turkiye is working to enhance cooperation with Italy in all areas, particularly trade. Source link
Five people were killed and seven others wounded on Friday in an Israeli airstrike targeting the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon.In a statement, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said the strike resulted, according to an initial toll, in five fatalities and seven injuries.Israeli forces also launched a series of airstrikes since dawn on several towns and villages in southern and eastern Lebanon, killing four people, according to Lebanese sources. Source link
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