Magura: The Department of National Consumer Rights Protection has fined Syed Khairuzzaman, owner of Messrs General Gas House in Magura, Tk 100,000 for selling LPG gas at prices higher than the government-fixed rate. The drive was conducted around 12:30 pm on Sunday at the General Gas House warehouse located in the Doarpara area of the town.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, authorities discovered evidence of excessive stockpiling of gas and sales at prices exceeding the government-determined rate. The operation also revealed that the warehouse lacked necessary fire safety measures, and the owner failed to provide documents specifying the permitted quantity of gas storage as per the license. Consequently, the fine was imposed under the Consumer Rights Protection Act.
Sources from the Department of National Consumer Rights Protection stated that the government-fixed price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder is Tk 1,253, but the establishment was selling each cylinder at Tk 80 more than the fixed price.
Assistant Director of the Magura District Office of the Department, Sajal Ahmed, emphasized that all businesses have been instructed to adhere to the government-fixed price for gas. He clarified that although the government has not increased gas prices, the establishment in Magura was selling gas at a higher rate. He further mentioned that such operations will continue regularly to safeguard consumer rights.
Members of the law enforcement agencies were also present during the operation.