Published : 02 Jun 2026, 02:32 AM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:12 AM
Despite the government increasing fuel prices twice in a span of one and a half months, the rates remain at a “limited” level, according to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) spokesperson Mahdi Amin.
Addressing a press conference at the PMO in Tejgaon on Monday, he also highlighted the instructions given by the premier during the Eid-ul-Azha.
The government raised the retail prices of octane, petrol and kerosene by Tk 5 per litre for June, while leaving diesel prices unchanged.
The Energy and Mineral Resources Division issued a notification on Sunday setting the new rates, which took effect on Monday.
Under the revised pricing structure, diesel will remain at Tk 115 per litre, while kerosene rose to Tk 135, octane to Tk 145 and petrol to Tk 140 per litre.
The previous increase was ordered on Apr 18, when the prices of four types of fuel oil jumped significantly.
Asked about the increased rates, Mahdi said: “Fuel oil prices have increased in all countries worldwide since the [Iran] war began.
“Bangladesh is one of the few countries that increased prices at the last minute or as late as possible. Compared with other countries, oil prices in Bangladesh are still very low.”
Also an advisor to the prime minister, Mahdi said: “If we look at our region, starting from neighbouring countries, we have fuel oil prices under control. So, we have been able to keep inflation under control.”
According to him, Bangladesh's overall oil prices have been increased "somewhat in principle" considering the upward revision of rates and global oil supply.
“Because oil is not our internal production,” he said.
“We have global dependence [on fuel oil]; it depends on imports and chains. So, in keeping with the rest of the world, fuel prices have been increased as limitedly as possible,” added the PMO spokesperson.
