DHAKA, Mar 26, 2026 (BSS) - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved emergency diesel import proposals to meet the country's urgent energy demand amid the unstable global geopolitical situation.

The decision was taken at the 29th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the current fiscal year 2025-26 and the 6th meeting of 2026 held virtually with Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair.

The meeting approved in principle two proposals of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply in the country in the context of the ongoing geopolitical instability following tensions in the Middle East.

According to the decisions, approval was granted to procure 100,000 metric tons of EN590 (10 PPM) diesel from AP Energy Investments Limited through direct procurement to meet the emergency fuel requirement.

The committee also approved a proposal to procure 200,000 metric tons of EN590 Euro-5 (10 PPM) diesel from Superstar International (Group) Limited through the same method.

The approvals were granted to ensure uninterrupted energy supply and maintain stability in the domestic fuel market amid the evolving global geopolitical situation, said a Finance Ministry press release.

Officials said the government is taking necessary measures to secure adequate fuel supply to meet the country's growing energy demand and maintain economic stability.