Fuel shortages have caused long queues at filling stations, with officials blaming panic-buying and hoarding for worsening the situation. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh has raised retail fuel prices by 10% to 15%, citing a sharp surge in global crude oil prices and tightening supplies caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Energy Ministry said late on Saturday (April 18, 2026). Under the new rates, petrol will sell at 135 taka ($1.10) per litre, up from 116 taka, diesel at 115 taka and kerosene at 130 taka, according to an official notification. Published – April 19, 2026 08:45 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Chenchu women oppose relocation from Amrabad Tiger Reserve At least 14 passengers injured after a private bus overturns in Anakapalli