War-fuelled diesel crunch hits Bangladesh farmers in key planting season
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By Ruma Paul
Published on April 9, 2026.
The fuel crunch from the Iran war is affecting Bangladesh's agriculture sector, leaving tens of thousands of farmers struggling to secure diesel for irrigation during a crucial period of the paddy season. Diesel shortages, rationed sales and long queues at fuel stations are disrupting irrigation, raising concerns about plant growth, lower yields and increased losses for farmers. The disruption could further increase already high food prices. Despite this, farmers are not alone affected by the crisis, with some fearing that it could worsen. The Thomson Reuters Trust opens a new tab to discuss the impact of this crisis.
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