BM Energy has imported a shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Oman amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and concerns over disruptions to global energy routes.
The LPG was transported by the tanker MT BWEEK Bornholm, which arrived at Chattogram port carrying around 3,800 tonnes of fuel. The vessel subsequently unloaded the cargo at BM Energy’s plant in Sitakunda before departing.
The shipment originated from the Gulf of Oman, a key maritime region linked to the Strait of Hormuz, where security risks have increased due to the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict. Despite these challenges, the supply chain continued to operate without major disruption.
Smart Group Executive Director Captain Mainul Ahsan said that a large portion of LPG is sourced from Middle Eastern countries, and supply concerns have intensified since the conflict began.
He noted that the company has maintained continuous coordination with international suppliers to ensure a stable supply in the domestic market. Through sustained communication and efforts, a supplier arranged the shipment from Oman to meet local demand.
Local agent of the tanker, Humayun Kabir, proprietor of C-Side Traders, said the vessel departed from Oman’s Duqm port in mid-March, made a partial delivery in Sri Lanka, and then completed the remaining LPG discharge at Chattogram.
The tanker left after finishing unloading operations, he added.
After the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran on February 28, Iran responded with retaliatory actions, further escalating tensions across the Middle East.
The situation has increased security risks in the Persian Gulf, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. On March 3, a drone attack was reported on an oil tanker near Oman’s Duqm port.
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