Dhaka, April 21 -- Long queues for fuel continued across the capital, Dhaka, on Monday, despite the government's move to supply additional diesel, petrol and octane to ease public suffering.

A visit by The Financial Express to filling stations in Motijheel, Rajarbagh, Gabtoli, Asad Gate, Malibagh and Moghbazar found vehicles -- including cars, motorbikes, buses and trucks -- lined up for hours to refuel, reflecting a situation largely unchanged from previous days.

Motorists were seen waiting for several hours, as supply disruptions continued to outpace demand at the retail level.

Petrol pump owners said the situation is unlikely to normalise until sufficient fuel reaches all stations across the city, even though depots have started rel...