LP gas price hiked again

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased at the consumer level. The price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder has been increased by Tk 50 to Tk 1,356 for the month of February. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new price on Monday (February 2). The agency said the new price will be effective from 6 pm on Monday.

BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed said that the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder has been increased from Tk 1,306 to Tk 1,356 for the month of February. Earlier, the last LPG price adjustment was made on January 4. At that time, the price of a 12-kg cylinder was increased by Tk 53 to Tk 1,306.

Along with LP gas, the price of autogas has also been increased. The price of autogas at the consumer level in February has been increased by Tk 2.34 per liter to Tk 62.14 including VAT.

Previously, the price of autogas was last adjusted on January 4. At that time, the price was increased by Tk 2.48 per liter to Tk 59.80 including VAT.