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BERC’s recent adjustment.

He said the recent increase in LPG prices -- by more than Tk 50 per cylinder -- encouraged certain market players to take advantage of consumers.

“This abnormal price hike has been carried out through collusion. It is not a natural market movement,” he added.

To address the situation, he said the government has initiated enforcement measures across the country. Mobile courts have been deployed at the district level to prevent hoarding, forced shutdowns, and artificial supply disruptions.

The adviser said the cabinet secretary had directed district administrations to take firm action in this regard.