The government decided to raise the price of diesel, kerosene, gasoline, and octane in line with the global market due to devaluation of Taka against US dollar.

The new prices will come into effect on June 1 (tomorrow), according to a press release issued on Friday (May 31).

At the consumer level, the newly adjusted price of diesel and kerosene is Tk 107.75 per liter as Tk 0.75 has been increased per liter while the price of petrol is Tk 127 per liter after an increase of Tk 2.50 per litre.

The adjusted current price of octane is Tk 131 per liter as Tk 2.50 has been increased per liter, the press release added.

The government has been adjusting fuel price every month on the basis of fuel price in global market since March, 2024.

BDST: 2109 HRS, MAY 31, 2024
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