Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Sunday said there is no shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country and local administrations have been ordered to take action against those responsible for creating the artificial crisis.

"The district and upazila administrations have been asked to operate mobile courts to normalise the situation," the ministry said in a statement.

It expressed optimism that LPG prices will be stabilised soon through these measures.

Considering the high retail LPG prices, the Energy Adviser held an emergency meeting with officials to review the situation.

Another meeting was held at the ministry with leaders of the LPG Owners Association and LPG operators, chaired by...