Dhaka:Chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), Jalal Ahmed, announced that the commission will establish the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, proposals from applicants, and reports from the technical evaluation team, as well as feedback from all relevant stakeholders.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the BERC conducted a public hearing to discuss proposals for revising consumer-level prices of both privately marketed and government-supplied LPG. The hearing was held under Section 34(6) of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act, 2003, at the BIAM Foundation in the city.
The public hearing included participation from the state-owned LP Gas PLC, private applicants, operators, distributors, retailers, and representatives from auto gas stations who presented their proposals. The commission's technical evaluation team also provided its assessment report, explaining the legal aspects and components considered in determining consumer-level prices. Representatives from various ministries, business associations, the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB), and consumers from different segments contributed their views during the hearing. Written submissions on the LPG pricing can be sent to the commission until November 1, 2026.