The government has taken initiatives to revise VAT and taxes on imported and locally produced liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to address the ongoing supply crisis. During the winter, international supply typically drops, and domestic pipeline gas availability also decreases, causing a significant surge in LPG demand. For this purpose, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, Ministry of Commerce, and Internal Resources Division were instructed to review the proposal jointly. The advisory council’s decision was later presented at a LOAB meeting, where the EMRD agreed. The letter urged that loan and LC applications be processed quickly and on a priority basis to stabilize the LPG market.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 08, 2026 11:21 UTC