Dhaka Faces Severe Gas and LPG Shortage, Residents Struggle to Cook
The gas and LPG crisis in the capital Dhaka and nearby cities has reached alarming levels. For more than three weeks, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been unavailable in the market. Even though prices have doubled, supply has not met demand. On top of this, there is a shortage of pipeline gas. As a result, ordinary people are struggling to cook.
Solution Uncertain, LPG Crisis May Be Prolonged
Bangladesh is facing an ongoing LPG crisis as private-sector suppliers fail to meet demand and government intervention remains limited by inadequate import and bottling capacity.
Gas Crisis Worsens as Water Enters Pipeline During Leak Repair
Although the gas pipeline damaged beneath the Turag River by an anchor strike has been repaired, water has entered the pipeline. Under these circumstances, repair work is being carried out by reducing gas pressure. As a result, the gas crisis in the capital has once again reached an extreme level. City residents were already facing severe hardship due to the absence of gas.
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