LPG Gas Prices Rise Again Amid Market Volatility
Amid ongoing inflation and market instability, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has once again increased the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level. The price of the widely used 12-kg LPG cylinder has been raised by Tk 50 for February, setting the new price at Tk 1,356. The new price came into effect from Monday evening (February 2).
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.
4,800 crore taka looted from consumers in one month through 12-kg cylinders.
The gas cylinder crisis in the country has reached an extreme stage. A cylinder with a government-fixed price of 1,306 taka is now being sold in the market at 2,500 taka. As a result, ordinary people are spending an additional 1,200 taka for each cylinder.
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.
LPG Cylinder Sales Halted Nationwide from Today
In the context of nationwide drives and fines, the LPG Dealers’ Cooperative Society Limited has announced the suspension of the supply and sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders.
LPG Shortage: Tk 1,200 Cylinder Sells Above Tk 2,000
Consumers across Dhaka have been facing an acute shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), forcing many to buy cylinders at prices far higher than the government-fixed rate, creating widespread frustration and concern.
BERC Raises Fertilizer Factory Gas Price to Tk 29.25 per Cubic Meter, Effective from December 1
The price of gas used in fertilizer factories has been increased from 16 taka to 29 taka 25 paisa per cubic meter by raising 13 taka 25 paisa. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed has ordered this new price to be effective from December 1.
Gas Price Hike for Fertilizer Factories to Be Announced on Sunday
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is going to announce the new gas price for fertilizer factories next Sunday (23 November). The decision will be disclosed through a press conference at 3:30 pm on that day.
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