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Own correspondent, Dhaka, 28 February 2024: The government has increased the price of gas used in power generation. The gazette has been issued increasing the price of gas used in power plants by 75 paise per cubic meter. The new prices are effective from this February. Earlier, on January 18 last year, a notification was issued to hike gas prices in all sectors except for residential, CNG-powered vehicles, fertilizer and tea industry consumption, which came into effect from February that year.

LPG rate rises to eight-year high

Dhaka, March 4: The price of LPG is increasing rapidly in the world market. The price of this fuel is increasing due to the effect of Russia-Ukraine war. At present, propane, one of the main components of LPG, costs USD 895 per metric ton and butane at USD 920 per metric ton. This price is the highest in the last eight years. Prices were one-third lower at this time last year.

Prime Minister directs reduction in subsidy on gas and electricity

Dhaka, February 22: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed to reduce subsidy on gas and electricity in phases to prevent wastage and theft. He called for a gradual reduction in gas and electricity subsidies, especially in the commercial sector, especially where large industrial plants are being set up.

Hike in LPG, electricity price likely in November

Dhaka, November 15: The demand for gas is increasing in the coming winter season. However, gas production is declining. Imports have declined due to rising prices of LNG (liquefied natural gas) in the international market. In this situation, there is no alternative to meet at least 40 percent additional demand in winter. As a result, there is a risk of severe gas crisis in the coming winter season.

Price of Gas increases

নিজস্ব প্রতিনিধি, ঢাকা, জুলাই ১ : ভোক্তাপর্যায়ে প্রাকৃতিক গ্যাসের দাম পুনঃনির্ধারণ করেছে বাংলাদেশ এনার্জি রেগুলেটরি কমিশন (বিইআরসি)। ভোক্তাপর্যায়ে প্রাকৃতিক গ্যাসের মূল্যহার ৩২ দশমিক ৮ শতাংশ বাড়ানো হয়েছে। ভারিত গড় ৭ দশমিক ৩৮ থেকে বাড়িয়ে ৯ দশমিক ৮০ টাকা/ঘনমিটার নির্ধারণ করেছে কমিশন।