On Monday evening BERC flipped the kitchen budget with a short notice. A private LPG 12kg cylinder is now Tk 2,060—Tk 223 above October’s Tk 1,837. The new rate applied from 8 p.m.
It is not a one-month story. Across October and November the same cylinder rose Tk 475. In January it was about Tk 1,306. More news and thrift notes: News, Saving on costs.
November LPG rates at a glance
BERC’s November private LPG rate is Tk 171.68 per kg, so 12kg = Tk 2,060. October’s cylinder was Tk 1,837 after a Tk 252 hike that month.
- 12kg private cylinder: Tk 2,060 (+223)
- Per kg: Tk 171.68
- LP Gas PLC 12.50kg: Tk 1,860
- Autogas: Tk 91.95/litre (was 84.62)
- Reticulated liquid: Tk 165.85/kg; gaseous: Tk 368.50/m³
Why the jump
BERC cites higher Saudi Aramco contract prices: propane $720/t, butane $780/t, 35:65 blend average about $759/t—roughly $46.50/t above October—plus $250/t freight/premium and a Tk 123.46 dollar rate. Commission lines for bottling, dealers and retailers were also raised. BERC attributes about Tk 74 of the cylinder move to CP alone; the retail total is Tk 223.
Somoy News reckons about 57.73% or Tk 754 from January to November on the 12kg cylinder. Consumer groups have questioned the step-up; importers had sought still higher rates, per reports. We are not picking a side—just the numbers households pay.
Are shops selling LPG at the notified price?
Prothom Alo reported more than six weeks of tight supply, with buyers paying Tk 500–700 over the notified rate—sometimes Tk 2,200–2,300. A new Tk 2,060 notice does not guarantee that pressure ends overnight.
- Does the receipt show weight and price matching Tk 2,060 for 12kg?
- Ask about delivery fees up front—home delivery is not folded into the retailer charge in the notice.
- Suspect broken seals or short weight? Try another shop and keep proof.
- Carry a screenshot of today’s official rate when you bargain.
What it means for a household month
One 12kg cylinder a month means Tk 223 extra versus October, Tk 475 across two months. Three-cylinder homes feel it thrice. Cooking less helps a little; rice and vegetables are separate bills—cutting only LPG will not balance the budget.
What to watch next month
BERC resets LPG monthly. Until December’s CP lands, guesses are noise. Practical moves: read the first-week notice, compare two or three dealers, avoid panic stockpiling.
Not medical or investment advice—consumer prices and market reality. We will update under our corrections policy. Editorial standards: editorial policy. More national coverage: National.
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Where this comes from
The Daily Star; Energy Tribune; Prothom Alo; Somoy News. BERC’s monthly notice is the authority—match the shop to that page.
