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Bangladeshi consumers face steep price hike for cooking gas
Households across Bangladesh are being forced to absorb additional costs of Tk 300 to Tk 440 for cooking gas, placing further strain on household budgets already pressed by inflation. The increase reflects rising operational expenses in the gas distribution sector.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Consumers purchasing cooking gas cylinders are now paying significantly higher prices, with surcharges ranging from Tk 300 to Tk 440 per unit depending on supplier and region. The increases have been implemented across the country's major gas distribution networks, affecting millions of households relying on liquefied petroleum gas for daily cooking needs.
The price hike comes as gas suppliers cite mounting costs associated with procurement, transportation, and distribution infrastructure. Industry sources indicate that operational expenses have escalated substantially over recent months, pressuring companies to adjust their pricing structures to maintain business viability.
The additional burden falls heavily on middle and lower-income families, for whom cooking gas represents a regular household expenditure. With food inflation already straining household finances, the gas price increase threatens to further erode purchasing power for essential services.
The timing of the price surge coincides with broader economic challenges facing Bangladesh, including elevated inflation rates and currency pressures. Consumer advocacy groups have expressed concern about the cumulative impact of successive price increases on essential commodities, calling for government intervention to protect vulnerable households from further financial hardship.