Fuel prices rise by Tk 15-20 per litre

In response to the continued increase in global fuel prices, the government has set new retail prices for all types of fuel in the domestic market. According to the latest decision, the revised rates were set to come into effect immediately after Saturday midnight.

Under the new pricing structure, diesel has been fixed at Tk 115 per litre, octane at Tk 140, petrol at Tk 135, and kerosene at Tk 130.

Compared with the previous rates, there has been a notable increase across all fuel categories.

Diesel has risen from Tk 100 to Tk 115 per litre, an increase of Tk 15. Kerosene has gone up from Tk 112 to Tk 130, meaning consumers will pay Tk 18 more per litre. Octane has seen the highest increase, climbing from Tk 120 to Tk 140 per litre, a rise of Tk 20. Petrol has increased from Tk 116 to Tk 135 per litre, marking a Tk 19 rise.

In a press release, the Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Division stated that the price adjustment was made to align with international market conditions and to ensure stability in the supply system.