A mobile court in Faridpur has uncovered a major case of fuel withholding, finding approximately 28,000 liters of petroleum products at a filling station that had been displaying a “No Fuel” notice.
The drive was conducted in Kanaipur Bazar, along the Faridpur–Khulna highway in Faridpur sadar upazila on Saturday from noon to afternoon.
The operation targeted Hossain Filling Station and Royal Filling Station following complaints that fuel was being stockpiled while sales to consumers were restricted.
At Hossain Filling Station, officials found the pump closed with signage indicating that petrol was unavailable. However, a detailed inspection revealed that the station had substantial fuel reserves, including 7,000 litres of petrol, 6,500 litres of octane, and 14,500 litres of diesel.
In a separate inspection, officials visited Royal Filling Station in the same area. While diesel was being sold, petrol and octane sales had been suspended. A stock check revealed that the station had 3,500 litres of petrol, 3,400 litres of octane, and 19,000 litres of diesel in storage.
Faridpur sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Meskatul Jannat Rabeya told Jago News that the mobile court fined the station’s manager, Sabir Chowdhury, Tk 50,000 under the Consumer Rights Protection Act as the allegations brought against them were proven.
NKB Nayan/MHK