Bangladesh Government Slashes Fuel Prices by Tk 2 Per Litre

In a positive start to 2026, the Bangladesh government has announced a reduction in retail fuel prices by Tk 2 per litre.

The price cut, which takes effect today, January 1, reverses an equivalent price hike implemented just a month ago under the country's automated pricing framework.

According to a notification from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division issued late Wednesday, the new rates apply to diesel, octane, petrol, and kerosene. The revision is part of the “Revised Fuel Automatic Pricing Guidelines,” which adjusts domestic rates monthly to reflect fluctuations in the global petroleum market.

New Fuel Price Breakdown (Per Litre): Diesel: Tk 102 (Previously Tk 104). Octane: Tk 122 (Previously Tk 124), Petrol: Tk 118 (Previously Tk 120), Kerosene: Tk 114 (Previously Tk 116).

The Energy Division stated that this latest downward revision is intended to maintain affordability for general consumers and transport operators. This follows the December 1 adjustment where prices were increased by Tk 2 across all fuel types.

This move is expected to have a cooling effect on transport costs and the prices of essential commodities as the new year begins.