The government has increased the price of gas utilized in power production by Tk0.75 per unit.
The Energy and Mineral Resources Division issued a gazette notification in this regard today.
It has also increased the price of gas used in captive power generation at the same rate.
The new rates will be applicable from the current month, the notification added.
Currently, the cost per unit of gas for power production stands at Tk14, while captive gas is priced at Tk30 per unit.
However, the price of gas used in households and transportation remains the same.
