Dhaka Monday, Jul 13, 2026
- Power Division Opens Control Room to Address Flood Situation
- LPG Price Cut by Tk 357 for 12kg Cylinder
- Adani Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Megawatts in Renewable Energy Generation
- It Will Take Time to Break Free from the Cycle of Corruption in the Power Sector: Information Minister
- Electricity Prices Increased for All Consumers
- Approval Given to Purchase Three LNG Cargoes
- Diesel, Kerosene Prices Cut By 50p For November
- AI Boom To Fuel Natural Gas Demand In Coming Years, Report Says
- Bangladesh signs €477m deals with EU and EIB for renewable energy and more
- The Current Oil Price Rally Is Reaching Its Limits
Petroleum
Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has said that Bangladesh has sufficient stocks of all types of fuel oil, including diesel, petrol and octane. He added that there is no reason for the public to be worried about the fuel situation. On Saturday, the minister held a meeting with Prime Minister Tareq Rahman regarding the country’s fuel supply situation. He made these remarks to journalists... »
Many Petrol Pumps Closed: Customers Face Hardship Staff Reporter, Dhaka (Saturday, March 7, 2026): Several petrol pumps across the capital remained closed since morning, creating fresh difficulties for consumers. Many customers who came to refuel had to return without fuel, triggering fears of a possible shortage. To reduce public anxiety, petrol pump owners have demanded that fuel depots remain open on Saturdays. A visit to different petrol pumps in the... » 
The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has set daily fuel supply quotas based on vehicle types. According to the new directive, motorcycles will be allowed to purchase a maximum of 2 liters of octane or petrol per day, while private cars will be allowed up to 10 liters. For SUVs, jeeps, and microbuses, the limit has been set at 20 to 25 liters. Pickup vans and local buses will be able... » 
In light of the current global energy situation, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has issued a set of directives aimed at conserving energy. The directive states that due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, there is a possibility of disruptions in the international energy supply system. In this context, the government considers it necessary to take certain... » 
Initiatives have been taken at the national level to conserve electricity and energy in order to address the current global crisis. The Cabinet Division has issued directives to ensure economical and responsible use of electricity and energy by officials and employees in all government, autonomous, statutory bodies and corporations. The instructions were issued on Thursday. According to the directives, electric lights should be avoided during the daytime if there is... » 
As the war in the Middle East began, global fuel oil prices have already started to rise. If the conflict continues for a prolonged period, there is a growing concern about potential supply shortages and price increases in Bangladesh as well. Analysts warn that the Middle East conflict could create significant instability in the global energy market—particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. Most of Bangladesh’s energy imports—including refined and crude... » 
The price of furnace oil has been reduced by Tk 15.90 per litre and has been fixed at Tk 70.10 per litre. The new price will come into effect from February 23. Officials concerned said that this reduction is expected to lower the cost of electricity generation. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new price on Sunday. BERC stated that the price has been re-determined under its legal... » 
The Bangladesh Independent Power Producers’ Association (BIPPA) has alleged that controversial decisions regarding private power generation have been taken with the intention of putting the upcoming elected government in trouble. The allegations were made at a press conference held on Monday at Hotel Sonargaon in the capital. BIPPA claimed that ahead of the election, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) artificially inflated electricity demand and increased the amount of penalties... »
The prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane have been reduced by Tk 2 per litre for the month of February. Under the new rates, the price of diesel has been lowered by Tk 2 to Tk 100 per litre, kerosene has been reduced by Tk 2 to Tk 112 per litre, petrol has been cut by Tk 2 to Tk 116 per litre, and octane has been decreased by... » 
Fuel prices have been reduced at the start of the new year. The price of diesel has been fixed at Tk 102 per litre, kerosene at Tk 114, octane at Tk 122, and petrol at Tk 118, following a reduction of Tk 2 per litre for each fuel. A notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Wednesday. The new prices came... »