, Jan. 4 -- Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder by Tk 53 to Tk 1,306 for January, but admitted it cannot guarantee retailers will follow the official price.

BERC announced the new prices at its Ramna office in the afternoon, which came into effect from 6pm the same day.

Under the revised rates, the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has been increased to Tk 1,306 from Tk 1,253. The last adjustment was made on December 2, when the price was raised by Tk 38.

The commission has also increased the price of autogas. For January, the VAT-inclusive retail price of autogas has been set at Tk 59.80 per litre, up by Tk 2.48.

Price of 12kg LPG cylinder cut by Tk26 to Tk1,215

In December, autogas...