Petrol pumps were expected to receive the increased supply starting Monday. At 10:00 am today, Monday a new tanker arrived at Sonar Bangla Filling Station.
However, according to the station’s service engineer, Hriday Chandra Das, “The new tanker does not contain any additional fuel. We have not been informed when the depot will provide the increased supply.”
It was learned that the station had 22,500 litres of octane at the time, which would rise to 25,000 litres if supply increases. Petrol and diesel stocks stood at 4,500 litres, expected to rise to 5,000 litres.
Hriday stated that to meet customer demand, the octane supply would need to reach between 50,000 and 60,000 litres.
He further added, “We have not yet received any additional supply. We have made enquiries, but there is still no clarity on when the increased supply will begin. It may become clear later on afternoon whether the supply improves.”