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Gas prices up 33% for new industries, captive plants
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised gas prices by 33 percent for new industrial units and captive power plants, with the new rates effective from April 13.
BERC Chairman Jalal Ahmed announced the hike at a press conference held today at the commission’s office in Dhaka.
According to the revised rates, industrial consumers will now pay Tk 40 per cubic metre of gas, up from Tk 30. Meanwhile, captive power producers—industries generating electricity for their own use—will see their rate rise to Tk 42 per cubic metre, from the previous Tk 30.75.
Additionally, consumers who have received preliminary approval for new connections will be billed under a dual rate system: 50 percent of their consumption will be charged at the existing rate for their sanctioned load, and the remainder at the new rate.
BERC clarified that this adjustment applies only to new industries and captive power plants. Gas tariffs for other consumer categories, including households, will remain unchanged.