LPG cylinder now Tk 1,251

Consumers will now pay Tk 46 more for a 12kg-cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission yesterday raised the price to Tk 108.09 from Tk 104.26 a kg.

Previously, a consumer paid Tk 1,251 for a 12kg-cylinder.

The prices of LPG cylinders weighing between 5.5kg and 45kg will be adjusted as per the new rate, said BERC Chairman Abdul Jalil.

The new prices took effect yesterday.

Besides, the price of autogas (the LPG that is used to power motor vehicles) will go up to Tk 60.41 per litre from Tk 58.28 last month.