June 12, 2026
Huge fuel and soybean oil stockpile seizure in Chattogram ends without arrests
The government clears fresh soybean oil imports alongside LNG cargoes, power purchases and RAB vehicle deals
The government has also increased the price of unbottled soybean oil by Tk 2 per litre to Tk 179
He warns panic buying may allow unscrupulous traders to exploit
Traders ignore government warning against raising the price without approval
He stresses price changes must follow legal procedures
As per the new rates, each litre of bottled soybean oil will sell for Tk 195, up from Tk 189
The commerce secretary says the traders’ proposed price hike exceeds international levels
