Dhaka, May 26 -- Gas supply to the industrial sector has seen a 21 percent increase over the past four months, according to Petrobangla.

The figure was reported in a statement issued by the energy ministry on Monday in response to recent media coverage highlighting complaints from industrialists regarding gas shortages.

"Petrobangla has taken note of misleading statements made by representatives of industry-related associations published in various newspapers concerning gas supply to industrial units. In response, we are presenting the actual status of gas supply to the industrial sector."

According to the statement, the average daily gas supply to industries during January-April 2024 was 823 million cubic feet. In contrast, during the...