Government, importers and distributors disagree over cause of LPG shortages
A liquefied petroleum gas cylinder dealer in Dhaka, pictured on Aug. 17. Despite Bangladesh importing sufficient quantities of LPG, shortages have appeared across the supply chain. © Getty Images
MASUM BILLAH
October 20, 2026 13:40 JST
DHAKA -- Households in Bangladesh are paying as much as 36% more than official prices for cooking gas as the government appears to be losing its grip on the key market amid the risk of strike action by fuel distributors.