Dhaka, April 9 -- Motorists across the city faced another day of frustration on Wednesday as there is no let-up in long queues of vehicles waiting at petrol pumps to refuel amid a lingering supply strain triggered by Middle East conflict.

Cars, motorcycles, pick-ups and other vehicles were seen waiting in extended lines at the filling stations, with many drivers waiting for several hours amid scorching heat.

While some petrol pumps temporarily halted the sale of petrol, diesel and octane due to supply disruptions, others continued to operate on a limited scale, intensifying pressure on available stations.

To manage demand, several stations have introduced rationing, limiting the amount of fuel sold per vehicle.

Despite government assu...