Dhaka: The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for April. The new rate for a 12kg cylinder is set at Tk 1,728, up from Tk 1,341 last month. This adjustment will take effect from 6:00 pm today, as stated by BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed during a press conference at the commission’s office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the new pricing structure details that a 12-kg LPG cylinder will cost Tk 1,633 at the producer level, Tk 1,683 at the distributor level, and Tk 1,728 at the retail level. BERC has also revised the prices for cylinders of different sizes. The new rates are Tk 792 for 5.5kg, Tk 1,801 for 12.5kg, Tk 2,161 for 15kg, Tk 2,305 for 16kg, Tk 2,593 for 18kg, and Tk 2,881 for 20kg cylinders.
Larger cylinder prices have also been revised, with the 22kg cylinder set at Tk 3,169, the 25kg at Tk 3,601, the 30kg at Tk 4,321, the 33kg at Tk 4,753, the 35kg at Tk 5,041, and the 45kg cylinder priced at Tk 6,428. Additionally, the price of autogas has risen from Tk 62.14 per litre to Tk 79.77 per litre. However, the price for government-supplied 12.5kg LPG cylinders remains unchanged at Tk 776.93.
During the announcement, BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed emphasized the government’s efforts to ensure a stable LPG supply, which includes enhancing market monitoring through district administrations. He highlighted that the country’s monthly LPG demand is approximately 1.5 lakh metric tons, with a slight increase in imports indicating a positive trend for supply stability.
Jalal Ahmed also issued a warning that LPG and autogas must not be sold above the government-fixed prices at any point in the distribution chain. He stated that strict legal measures would be enforced against any violations. Present at the event were BERC commission members Md. Abdur Razzaque, Md. Mijanur Rahman, Dr. Syeda Sultana Razia, and Brig. General Md Shahid Sarwar (retd).