June 26, 2025
Instead of the existing 7.5 percent exemption, a 10 percent VAT will now apply at the production stage until Jun 30, 2027
Regulator lowers autogas price by Tk 1.27 per litre and revises all cylinder rates across sizes
An expert points out that newcomers lack the buffers to handle input cost jumps
The decision comes after the energy regulator raised gas prices, with priority given to earlier applications
The price of captive power will also go up from Tk 31.50 currently to Tk 42
Experts say that up to 40 percent of gas loss is not just theft but closer to robbery
