Dhaka, March 10 -- The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has revised the daily fuel refuelling limit for ride-sharing motorcycles to five litres, providing a critical cushion for the gig economy amidst a tightening global supply chain.

This decision follows recent volatility in the Middle East, which has disrupted international energy markets and prompted the government to implement strategic rationing to sustain domestic reserves for a longer duration.

While general motorcycle users remain under a stricter cap-previously restricted to fuel worth Tk 200 daily-the new directive specifically targets motorcycles operating under ride-sharing services within metropolitan areas.

In a formal notification issued on Tuesday, the state-owne...