Motorbikes and Cars Line Up at Petrol Stations Amid Fuel Rationing

A photo shows dozens of vehicles queuing at a petrol station in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday (6 March 2026). (REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain)

A queue of vehicles is seen at a petrol station in the capital Dhaka after the government introduced fuel rationing following panic buying and hoarding that raised concerns about supply as the Middle East conflict disrupted global energy markets. (Screenshot/Video by REUTERS)

The steps come after air strikes by the US and Israel on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the Middle East that have disrupted the shipment of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route, and caused energy prices to surge. (REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain)

Motorists and motorcyclists were seen queuing and waiting to enter the petrol station in Dhaka on Saturday as officials distributed fuel in limited quantities in line with government directives. (Screenshot/Video by REUTERS)

Dhaka has capped sales at up to two litres of petrol per day for motorcycles and up to 10 litres for private cars. (Screenshot/Video by REUTERS)

Drivers say the allocation is not sufficient, especially for those who rely on ride-hailing platforms such as Uber. (REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain)