Dhaka: The government currently has no plan to increase gas prices, as stated by Petrobangla and the Energy and Mineral Resources Division on Saturday. They urged the public not to be misled by recent media reports suggesting a possible hike in gas prices.
According to United News of Bangladesh, a public notice was issued by the authorities following reports from various media outlets about a potential increase in gas prices. The notice clarified that there is no proposal at this moment to raise gas tariffs.
The notice explicitly stated, 'The government has no plan to increase gas prices at this moment.' Petrobangla and the Energy and Mineral Resources Division have requested all concerned parties not to be confused or misled by speculative reports regarding any gas price hike.
The clarification from the authorities came amid public discussions triggered by recent media reports on a possible increase in gas prices.