Bangladesh raises fuel prices by 20 taka per liter

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The Bangladesh government has increased the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane by 20 taka per liter, effective September 21, 2026. Under the new rates, diesel is priced at 135 taka, kerosene at 155 taka, petrol at 160 taka, and octane at 165 taka per liter.

The decision follows significant rising costs in the international market and increased freight charges due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources noted that international fuel prices have more than doubled since March 2026. This adjustment aims to mitigate the substantial losses incurred by the state-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), which reported a loss of approximately 22,875.66 crore taka between March and August due to unadjusted pricing. The hike is also intended to conserve foreign exchange reserves and reduce the risk of fuel smuggling to neighboring countries.

The price increase has immediate implications for the economy, with transport owners, goods transport associations, and the garment export sector expressing concerns over rising operational costs. Reports indicate that long-distance bus fares and goods transport costs have already begun to rise in response to the fuel hike, raising fears of increased inflation and higher living costs for the general public.

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Anindya Islam Amit · Bangladesh · Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association · Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation · Bangladesh Road Transport Authority · India · Middle East · Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources · Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources

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[DISPUTED] The government of Bangladesh increased fuel prices, including petrol and diesel, by up to 17.4 percent.
[● 2 SOURCES] Indian oil marketing companies released updated petrol and diesel prices for September 21, 2026. www.punjabkesari.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Bangladesh attributed fuel price hikes to rising global oil prices and Middle East tensions affecting shipping costs. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · bnanews24.com · cargoinsights.co
[● 2 SOURCES] In Delhi, India, petrol is priced at approximately 102.12 rupees per liter and diesel at 95.20 rupees per liter. www.punjabkesari.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil was trading at 102.43 dollars per barrel on the morning of September 21, 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] In Bangladesh, diesel prices rose to 135 taka per liter and petrol rose to 160 taka per liter. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · bnanews24.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The price hike is attributed to rising international fuel prices and increased freight charges due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · sarabangla.net · bnanews24.com
[● 7 SOURCES] New fuel prices effective September 21 are 135 taka for diesel, 155 taka for kerosene, 160 taka for petrol, and 165 taka for octane per liter. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · portubangla.com · sarabangla.net · bnanews24.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The fuel price adjustment aims to reduce BPC's annual losses, save foreign currency, and mitigate the risk of fuel smuggling. dainikkishoreganj.com · bnanews24.com · cargoinsights.co
[DISPUTED] The Bangladesh government increased the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane by 20 taka per liter. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · portubangla.com · sarabangla.net · bnanews24.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) incurred a loss of approximately 22,875.66 crore taka between March and August due to unadjusted fuel prices. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · sarabangla.net · bnanews24.com · cargoinsights.co
[● 5 SOURCES] The government had no option but to increase fuel prices due to rising international costs and Middle East tensions. dailyamaderpatuakhali.com · dainikkishoreganj.com · bnanews24.com