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Prices of Diesel & Kerosene Go Down in Bangladesh


The new government has further reduced the prices of kerosene and diesel by Tk 2 per litre before the onset of Boro season as a part of its election pledge.


The price of diesel and kerosene has been reduced to Tk 44 per litre from Tk 46. The price slump took effect from yesterday midnight.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) readjusted the prices of these two items following the proposal of the Energy Ministry after the cabinet meeting decision yesterday morning.

The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasian yesterday decided to reduce the prices of diesel and kerosene.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has also in charge of the Energy Ministry, held a meeting with BERC team on reduction of diesel and kerosene prices.

The prices of kerosene and diesel have been reduced for the third time since October 26. The prices of Octane and petrol, however, remain unchanged. Octane is now selling at Tk 77 and petrol Tk 74.

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Golam Rahman yesterday confirmed the reduction in the prices of these two petroleum products.

He said that the BERC declared the readjusted the prices of these items for the first time.

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