Dhaka, April 30 -- The Bangladesh government has decided to import another 100,000 tonnes of refined diesel amid fears of disruption in fuel supply amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In addition, 25,000 tonnes of octane will also be imported.

The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase meeting on Thursday gave in-principle approval for the import of the fuel, a press release said.

The meeting was held at noon in the parliament building.

The previous committee meeting on Apr 21 had approved the import of 150,000 tonnes of refined diesel and 25,000 tonnes of octane.

The government is under pressure to maintain consistent fuel supply as shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has virtually stopped amid the Iran war. Despite efforts to m...