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).
Rice Prices Remain High Despite Stable Vegetable, Chicken and Egg Markets
Prices of Miniket rice and locally produced Nazirshail rice have remained elevated in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past few weeks. Newly arrived Miniket and Nazirshail rice are being sold at Tk 70–75 per kilogram, while older stocks are priced higher at Tk 75–85 per kilogram.
Bangladesh Faces Rising Prices of Essential Goods Ahead of Ramadan Despite Sufficient Imports
Nearly a month remains before the holy month of Ramadan begins, but even before that, instability has appeared in the essential goods market. The prices of soybean oil, palm oil, sugar, lentils, chickpeas, and ginger have increased over the past week.
Rising Production Costs Shrink Farmers’ Profits Amid Price Volatility
From paddy and rice to potatoes, onions, broiler chickens, and eggs—price volatility in the market for the country’s major agricultural products has now become an everyday reality. In some cases, farmers are incurring losses, while in others consumers are being forced to pay higher prices.
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.
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.
Bangladesh Inflation Rises to 8.49% in December as Food Prices Surge
Bangladesh’s inflation rate continued to rise in December, fueled by a sharp increase in food prices and persistent cost pressures in non-food items.
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.
Soybean Oil Price Rises by 9 Taka per Liter Without Announcement; Loose Oil Up by 5 Taka
Without any prior announcement, importers and marketing companies have quietly increased the retail price of soybean oil. This time, the price has been raised by 9 taka per liter in one jump. This has put consumers in difficulty. Consumer-rights groups say that raising prices in such a deceptive manner without prior notice is extremely unjust. They say the relevant government authorities should investigate the matter.