Energy shortages disrupt Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf conflict strains supplies
Bangladesh is facing intermittent gas, power outages and factory shutdowns, while Pakistan has introduced fuel-saving measures and subsidies as disrupted Gulf energy supplies drive higher costs.
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What happened
Bangladesh has experienced intermittent piped-gas supply, power outages and factory shutdowns. The country obtains more than 40% of its electricity from imported LNG, and disrupted deliveries from Qatar have forced it to seek costlier spot-market cargoes. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsensasiaone.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
Pakistan has cut fuel allocations for official vehicles and restricted government purchases, foreign travel and official events as it faces risks of gas and electricity shortages and higher petrol and diesel prices. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Pakistan tightens belt as Gulf conflict fuels energy squeezemiddle-east-online.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
- Pakistan Announces New Austerity Measures as Gulf Conflict Drives Fuel Prices Higherkhaama.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
Pakistan introduced a subsidy of 100 rupees per litre for motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car owners, subject to a capped monthly quota. [2]
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- Pakistan tightens belt as Gulf conflict fuels energy squeezemiddle-east-online.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
The reported disruption is linked to reduced oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz and risks to Red Sea trade amid fighting involving regional actors. [1][2][3]
References for this detail (3)
- Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsensasiaone.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
- Pakistan tightens belt as Gulf conflict fuels energy squeezemiddle-east-online.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
- Pakistan Announces New Austerity Measures as Gulf Conflict Drives Fuel Prices Higherkhaama.com · Recorded source date: Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
Context from the sources
The reports describe the energy squeeze as lasting for months, with Bangladesh seeking replacement LNG cargoes and Pakistan repeating fuel-conservation measures introduced earlier in the year. [1][2][3]
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- [1] Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsensasiaone.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 4
- [3] Pakistan Announces New Austerity Measures as Gulf Conflict Drives Fuel Prices Higherkhaama.comReferenced for: detail 2, detail 4
- [2] Pakistan tightens belt as Gulf conflict fuels energy squeezemiddle-east-online.comReferenced for: detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
What this could mean for you
Intermittent gas and electricity availability
Disrupted LNG and oil flows reduce or raise the cost of imported energy supplies.
Reported basis: [1][2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Gulf export and shipping disruptions persist or worsen.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
Factory shutdowns and slower industrial activity
Power and gas shortages interrupt production and raise operating costs.
Reported basis: [1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Bangladesh’s replacement LNG supplies remain insufficient.
Higher transport-fuel costs and conservation measures
Reduced Gulf supply raises petrol and diesel prices, prompting subsidies and fuel rationing.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Disruptions continue to constrain imports.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Continued disruption to LNG deliveries or further threats to Gulf and Red Sea shipping.
Longer-lasting shortages that reduce electricity generation or force broader closures.
Pressure eases if…
Restored Gulf energy exports and shipping access.
Successful replacement LNG purchases or sustained fuel subsidies that protect essential users.
Still unclear
How long Gulf LNG and fuel disruptions will continue.
Whether Bangladesh can secure sufficient replacement cargoes and whether Pakistan’s measures will prevent wider power or gas shortages.
Market implications
Market impact
Sources (3)
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ISLAMABAD/DHAKA - In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, Parvin Akter times her cooking to the neighborhood's availability of piped gas. With gas in intermittent supply…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan announced on Thursday a cut in fuel for official vehicles, bans on vehicle purchases by the state, foreign visits by officials, and…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Pakistan has announced a new nationwide austerity campaign, including a 50% cut in fuel allocations for official vehicles, a ban on government vehicle purchases and…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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