Dhaka, April 29 -- For the past month, queues outside Dhaka's CNG filling stations have been stretching longer by the day, leading to mounting frustration among drivers.

As temperatures rise, the government has been diverting more gas to power plants to meet the increased demand for electricity, leading to reduced gas allocations for commercial and industrial consumers.

A recent visit to areas like Dhaka's Moghbazar, Mohakhali, and Rampura revealed hundreds of vehicles waiting outside CNG stations. Even with compressors running, the stations are receiving less than half the gas they need. As a result, many customers often leave with only half-filled cylinders after long waits.

The issue is forcing drivers -- especially those who operat...