LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 19

The government has increased retail prices of liquefied natural gas (LPG) cylinder by Tk19 in the retail level.

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) set the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder at Tk1,478 for the month of February.

Meanwhiles, the price of "autogas" (LPG used for motor vehicles) has been increased by Tk0.89 per litre, setting the new price at Tk67.74.

According to the BERC, the new prices will be effective from 6pm on Sunday (February 2).