Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission’s (BERC) new gas tariff structure. The revised policy imposes a 33% price hike for new industrial units and applies higher rates to existing units that exceed sanctioned gas usage.
Both chambers argue that the differentiated pricing model—based on connection timelines and gas sales agreements (GSAs)—creates unfair cost disparities within the same industrial category. FICCI warned the policy could deter foreign and domestic investment by disrupting business continuity and introducing administrative uncertainty, especially as Bangladesh seeks to boost investor confidence following the recent Investment Summit.
EuroCham echoed these concerns, stating that fragmented energy pricing undermines industrial competitiveness and could negatively affect Bangladesh’s appeal as an investment destination. Both organizations urged BERC to adopt a more equitable and transparent pricing framework through continued dialogue with stakeholders.
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