Bangladesh’s fuel import bill jumped 85% in the first 11 months of the recently concluded fiscal year 2025-26, driven by elevated global energy prices stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The sharp increase underscores the vulnerability of import-reliant economies to geopolitical supply shocks and rising commodity costs.
The surge in import expenditure reflects the broader market repricing of energy assets amid heightened regional instability.
Crude oil markets have rallied sharply in recent sessions, recording their largest two-day percentage gain in four months as military tensions flared.
This volatility is directly translating into higher procurement costs for nations dependent on external energy supplies.
The data aligns with wider macroeconomic pressures observed globally.