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The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Sunday (January 04, 2026) 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. Read more: LPG prices for Jan up but BERC admits lack of control over retailers 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 the energy secretary. During the meeting, LPG association leaders and importers said that retailers have artificially created the crisis taking advantage of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission’s recent price revision. According to the ministry, LPG imports were 1.05 lakh metric tons in November 2025 and 1.27 lakh metric tons in December 2025. Despite the increase in imports, there is no logic for a supply shortage in the market, it added. The ministry also said the government has already taken steps to address some demands raised by the association. It was decided in the meeting that the LPG Operators Association will issue a statement regarding the artificial crisis. Read more: CAB seeks govt action to rein in LPG, sugar, edible oil prices