Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A public hearing to assess proposals for a sharp increase in gas tariffs for state-run fertiliser factories will be held on Monday, amid growing concerns over energy costs and supply shortfalls.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has scheduled the hearing at the BIAM Foundation auditorium in Dhaka, running from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The session will begin with a presentation from Petrobangla, the state-owned oil, gas, and mineral corporation, which is seeking a 150% hike in the natural gas tariff-from Tk 16 to Tk 40 per cubic metre-for government-owned fertiliser plants. The proposed increase is aimed at financing the import of additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) to address chronic supply shortages.

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