Ride-sharing motorbikes to be allowed 5 liters of fuel per day

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has increased the daily fuel limit for ride-sharing motorbikes to five liters, easing restrictions previously set for two-wheelers.

The information was disclosed in a notification signed by BPC Secretary Shahina Sultana today (10 March). However, the corporation has set three conditions for the fuel supply. These include issuing a purchase receipt mentioning the type, quantity and price of fuel when a ride-sharing motorbike collects fuel from a filling station; submitting the original copy of the previous purchase receipt or bill each time fuel is purchased; and verifying the motorcycle's registration number and the driver's details with ride-sharing apps before supplying fuel.

According to BPC, arrangements have already been made to ensure a normal supply of fuel in the country through scheduled imports from abroad, and shipments are arriving regularly.

The corporation said fuel is also being transported from the main installations to depots across the country through railway wagons and tankers to ensure uninterrupted distribution to dealers.

This update follows a March 8 government directive that initially capped daily fuel sales at two liters for standard motorcycles, 10 liters for private cars, and 20–25 liters for SUVs and microbuses.