JHALAKATHI, April 26, (V7N) — After a two‑year closure, diesel sales have resumed at the Jamuna Oil Basman Barge Depot in Jhalakathi, easing concerns over fuel shortages for farmers and local businesses.

The depot was reopened Sunday afternoon by Md. Jasim Uddin, General Manager (Operations) of Jamuna Oil Company. Present at the inauguration were Depot DS Abul Bashar, Tank Lorry Owners’ Association Barisal Divisional General Secretary Mir Ahsan Parvez, and Jhalakathi Chamber of Commerce Director Jayanta Kumar Saha.

Depot authorities explained that operations had been suspended for repairs, but sales have now restarted with 350,000 liters of diesel in stock. On the first day, 12,000 liters were sold to registered dealers.

Officials assured that diesel will now be available regularly, which is expected to significantly ease the fuel crisis faced by farmers during the ongoing irrigation season.

Local traders and farmers welcomed the move, noting that uninterrupted diesel supply is essential for powering irrigation pumps, tractors, and other agricultural machinery.

The reopening marks a critical step in stabilizing fuel distribution in southern Bangladesh, particularly at a time when rising fuel costs and shortages have strained the agricultural sector.

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