The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has hiked the price of a 12kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk46 to Tk1,297 for the month of December.
So, the new price of LPG gas per kg would be Tk108.08
At a virtual briefing on Sunday, Md Abdul Jalil, chairman of the BERC told the media that the new price will be effective from this evening (December 4).
He also said that the price of cylinders from 5.5kg to 45kg will also increase proportionally.
In November, the price of a 12kg cylinder of LPG was increased by Tk51 to Tk1,251.
When asked about the ordinance issued that allowed the government to adjust electricity, and gas prices without hearing in an emergency situation, and if that would overlap with the price announced by the commission, he told the media that the government’s decision will be final.
“A gazette would be issued in this regard,” he said.
Regarding questions about private companies importing LNG, he said that the decision rests with the government, but the license would be issued by the commission.
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