Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said there will be no increase in edible oil prices and there is no supply shortage in the market, urging consumers not to engage in panic buying. “Panic buying could create temporary supply pressure in some areas, unnecessarily complicating the situation,” he said while talking to reporters after a meeting with importers and refinery owners to review the overall supply of edible oil at Secretariat. Mentioning that there is adequate stock of edible oil in the market, the minister said, “We held the meeting to review the situation. Responding to a question from journalists, he said there is no shortage of edible oil, fuel oil, or gas, urging media and public not to associate these products with “shortage,” which could create confusion. The minister added that market monitoring and supervision will be strengthened and called on everyone to refrain from spreading rumours or panic.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 09, 2026 13:25 UTC