Dhaka, June 25 -- Mohammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser for the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, has said that despite a modest rise in global oil prices amid Middle East unrest, there are currently no plans to increase fuel prices in the local market.

"Any disruption in fuel supply will depend on how long the conflict continues. For now, we have short-term fuel arrangements. Although prices have risen slightly on the global market, fuel prices at home will remain unchanged. Adjustments will be made using BPC's profits," he told reporters after a contract signing ceremony at Bidyut Bhaban in the capital on Tuesday.

He also mentioned that the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East is being monitored closely and that neither ...