Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud warned that the government will invoke strict legal provisions under the Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956 if Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) traders do not immediately call off their strike.
Addressing an emergency stakeholder meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the Energy Minister emphasized that ongoing global conflicts have severely destabilized energy markets, leaving the United States as the main reliable sourcing partner while other international supply lines remain volatile. Under such delicate economic circumstances, the government is working to keep essential fuel prices affordable for end consumers and will not tolerate artificial supply artificial disruptions or price inflation tactics orchestrated through sudden strikes.
Underlining the government's mandate to protect public welfare, Minister Mahmud urged LPG distributors and business associations to return to the negotiation table rather than holding citizens hostage. He confirmed that the ministry has identified key industry challenges and scheduled a follow-up review meeting later this month to resolve legitimate distributor concerns through dialogue.
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