The government has decided to import refined petroleum products around Tk 17,033.42 crore in three months (June-August) to meet the country’s fuel demand during the June-August 2026 period.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved four separate proposals at a meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.

The proposals, submitted by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, were approved through the international open tender method under four different procurement packages.

According to official sources, the largest proposal involves the import of Gas Oil (0.005 percent sulphur) and Jet A-1 fuel at an estimated cost of Tk 7,672.66 crore. Singapore-based Unipec Singapore Pte Ltd was selected as the lowest responsive bidder.

Another proposal for the import of Gas Oil (0.005 percent sulphur) and Jet A-1 fuel was approved at an estimated cost of Tk 6,711.75 crore. Singapore-based Vitol Asia Pte Ltd emerged as the recommended supplier for the package.

The committee also approved a proposal for the import of Furnace Oil 180 CST at an estimated cost of Tk 1,900.05 crore. Singapore-based Trafigura Pte Ltd was selected as the successful bidder.