Dhaka, April 26 -- Long queues of cars, motorcycles, buses and trucks were seen at petrol pumps across the capital on Saturday despite the government's move to increase fuel supply and expand the QR code-based Fuel Pass system.

Although the recent fuel price hike and the introduction of fuel pass have helped reduce some of the long lines in recent days, motorists at several filling stations still had to wait for hours to refuel.

Visits to filling stations in Motijheel, Malibagh, Mohakhali, Tejgaon and Mirpur showed vehicles lined up for long distances, with many drivers expressing frustration over delays and irregular supply.

The country has been facing turbulence in fuel distribution following disruptions in global oil supply linked t...