The Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) has launched a mobile application-based service titled “Fuel Pass” to ensure discipline and transparency in fuel distribution across the country.
Initially introduced on a pilot basis, the system utilises QR codes for fuel collection and is currently operational at the Trust Filling Station in Tejgaon and the Sonar Bangla Fuel Station at Asad Gate in Dhaka.
Developed by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), the initiative aims to modernise the nationwide supply chain and bring order to filling stations, which often suffer from long queues despite having adequate fuel supplies.
The pilot phase is specifically tailored for motorcycle owners and riders in the capital, with plans to expand the service to all types of vehicles across Bangladesh following a successful trial.
Digital solution for fuel distribution
The transition to a digital system is intended to eliminate the complications inherent in manual distribution, such as delays and the creation of artificial shortages by individuals who collect fuel multiple times.
By bringing the process under full automation and real-time monitoring, the system allows for transparent oversight through its integration with the central database of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
Filling station owners can now digitally enter fuel allocations, while drivers can scan their QR codes to receive fuel and view their specific limits.
On a national level, a central dashboard enables authorities to observe the fuel supply status in real-time, which is expected to reduce waste and irregularities while ensuring effective management during energy crises.
Streamlining registration, accessibility
To participate in the digital distribution scheme, citizens can download the ‘Fuel Pass’ app from the Google Play Store.
The registration process requires users to verify their mobile numbers, enter their motorcycle registration details and other necessary information, and set a password to complete the setup.
For those who do not own a smartphone, the system remains accessible through an official website where users can register and download their QR codes in various formats to be printed for use at stations.
The EMRD anticipates that this modernised framework will significantly enhance the country’s energy security once implemented on a larger scale with the cooperation of all stakeholders.
