The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for July. The price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder has been cut by BDT 39, bringing the new retail price to BDT 1,364, down from BDT 1,403.

In addition, the price of autogas has been reduced by BDT 1.84 per liter, now set at BDT 62.46. BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed announced the updated pricing at a press briefing on Wednesday. The new rates came into effect that same evening.

Prices for other LPG cylinder sizes have also been adjusted. The new prices are as follows:

5.5 kg cylinder: BDT 625

30 kg cylinder: BDT 3,409

45 kg cylinder: BDT 5,114