Sangsad Bhaban, March 30 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday told Parliament that currently there is no energy shortage rather fuel hoarding and excessive purchase are creating problems in the country.

"I want to make it clear that there is no shortage of fuel in Bangladesh so far. In fact, we have increased the supply more than last year," he said.

The Minister made this remark while delivering a statement under Section 300 of the Rules of Procedure in the House to raise the energy supply situation in the country amid panic buying triggered by the Middle East war.

He said the government has been able to ensure higher fuel supply this year compared to the volume sold at this time last year.

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