The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced an increase in the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The price of a 12-kilogram cylinder has been raised from Tk 1,728 to Tk 1,940. The new rate takes effect from the evening of Sunday, April 19, 2026, according to a message issued by the commission.

This marks the second price adjustment in April 2026. The previous revision took place on April 2, when the 12-kg cylinder price was set at Tk 1,728. The latest change represents a Tk 212 increase per cylinder at the consumer level.

The BERC did not provide further details in the announcement, including reasons for the price hike or its expected duration.