India supplying diesel to Bangladesh under trade agreement
NEW DELHI: India is supplying diesel to Bangladesh on a commercial basis as part of its existing trade agreement, officials said on Tuesday, amid reports that India had begun supplying 5,000 tonnes of fuel to the neighbouring country due to the energy crisis created by the conflict in West Asia.
"The diesel supply is part of regular ongoing energy trade between the two countries and fuel availability in India is being closely monitored," said an official.
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"The diesel supply is part of regular ongoing energy trade between the two countries and fuel availability in India is being closely monitored," said an official.
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