Dhaka, March 2 -- Bangladesh is unlikely to face any immediate disruption to its imports of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to energy officials and sector experts.

While shipments already en route are expected to arrive on schedule, authorities have cautioned that a prolonged crisis could push up global fuel prices and increase import costs.

The country's gas supply situation is expected to remain stable at least until late March, as around half a dozen LNG cargoes had already crossed the troubled Strait of Hormuz before the outbreak of hostilities.

The cargoes are scheduled to reach floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) on time, a senior Petrobangla offici...