Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- A public hearing on the proposals for a sharp increase in the gas tariffs for state-run fertiliser factories will be held today (Monday), amid growing concerns over energy costs and its supply shortfall.

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

The session will begin with a presentation from the state-owned oil, gas, and mineral corporation Petrobangla, which is seeking a 150 per cent 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 cope ...