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Parliamentary Standing Committee Demands Explanation From BPC Over Fuel Price Hikes and Energy Crisis

Parliamentary Body Chaired by Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni Instructs Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation to Present Comprehensive Framework for Sustainable Fuel Pricing

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National Desk • 29 Sept • 2 min read

Parliamentary Standing Committee Demands Explanation From BPC Over Fuel Price Hikes and Energy Crisis
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Undertakings demands a detailed roadmap from the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation on fuel pricing and supply logistics.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Undertakings has formally demanded a comprehensive explanation from the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) regarding continuous fuel price hikes, price adjustment mechanisms, and the operational roles of state-owned distributors Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna Oil PLC.

During the committee's inaugural meeting of the 13th Parliament on Tuesday (September 29, 2026), held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban under the chairmanship of Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, lawmakers scrutinized the root causes of recent national fuel supply shortages. Committee members questioned how supply stabilization was achieved primarily through price increases while distribution infrastructure remained unchanged. The parliamentary body directed BPC officials to submit a detailed report in the next meeting outlining current national fuel demand, storage capacities, and emergency preparedness. Furthermore, the committee recommended formulating a modernized and realistic framework to keep fuel prices within the public's purchasing power. Prominent parliamentarians in attendance included Whips Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Opu and Md. Akhtaruzzaman Mia, along with senior officials from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division.

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