Dhaka, March 28 -- The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has introduced a new schedule for fuel release from its main installations and depots, while mandating petrol pumps to publicly display detailed daily supply charts.

The move comes as the government steps up monitoring to ensure steady fuel supply and curb artificial shortages amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

This is the latest in a series of steps aimed at easing supply concerns, as motorists across the country have been seen queuing at petrol stations, with lines often stretching for kilometres.

According to a BPC media statement issued on Saturday, fuel distribution from all major installations and depots under its marketing companies will begin at 7am and en...