Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surge

Bangladesh raises fuel prices by BDT 20 per litre amid oil supply crisis - The Tribune

The Bangladesh government has increased the prices of all types of fuel oil by BDT 20 per litre, citing a rise in international fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, mounting losses of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), foreign exchange concerns and the risk of fuel smuggling.

Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surge

The latest increase follows fuel ‌price hikes in April and June, when the government also raised prices to help offset rising import costs driven by higher global oil prices

Fuel Price Hike Update: Bangladesh Raises Diesel and Petrol Prices by Up to 17% Amid Global Oil Price Surge & Rising Economic Pressure

Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17.4%, increasing pressure on households, transport, agriculture and businesses amid a global energy shock.