Published : Friday, 3 April, 2026 at 8:47 PM Count : 7
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Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has hinted that the government might adjust fuel prices soon to preserve national interest.
"If the government treasury continues to deplete due to high-priced fuel imports, development projects and social welfare programmes will be affected," Khasru said while speaking to journalists after an event at Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Chattogram's Anwara on Friday.
"Therefore, in the country's interest, a decision on price adjustment must eventually be taken,” he added.
The minister noted that the ongoing war in the Middle East has created risks of disruption in oil and gas supply.
Khasru, also the planning minister, further said, "Since Bangladesh relies heavily on fuel from the region, the government has to buy fuel at relatively higher prices from alternative sources to ensure supply."
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