Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Despite import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) more than the consumption requirement for the July-December period of 2025, consumers are experiencing a severe supply crunch of the fuel, raising questions about market transparency and regulatory oversight.

However, the monthly imports have been highly uneven, which could also be one of the reasons for the ongoing crisis.

During the period under review, LPG imports reached an average of 152,818 MT per month, with September recording the highest inflow and November the lowest. Despite import of LPG in sufficient volume, consumers across the country have been facing an "artificial" shortage, with retail prices spiraling out of control.

Data from the National Board of Rev...