Dhaka, Aug 20 (V7N)- A severe gas shortage continues to disrupt operations at CNG filling stations across the capital, leaving drivers waiting in long queues for hours and forcing some stations to close due to low gas pressure.
The crisis has intensified the suffering of city residents on the last working day of the week. Since early Thursday morning, drivers have been lining up at CNG filling stations across Dhaka, with many unable to refuel despite waiting for extended periods.
Several filling stations have reportedly suspended operations because of inadequate gas pressure and disruptions in supply.
Low- and middle-income drivers have been particularly affected. Drivers of CNG-powered auto-rickshaws and ride-sharing vehicles said they are struggling to pick up and transport passengers on time because of the shortage.
Many drivers said the long queues and lack of gas have significantly reduced their daily earnings, putting additional financial pressure on their families.
Meanwhile, gas supplies from Excelerate Energy’s LNG terminal were completely halted at around 3pm on Wednesday (August 19) due to insufficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the pipeline.
The disruption has further intensified the country’s ongoing gas crisis, with the impact being particularly visible at CNG filling stations in Dhaka.
Drivers and transport workers are calling for immediate steps to restore normal gas supplies and reduce the prolonged disruption to public transportation.
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