Dhaka, April 7 -- Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku says that, if necessary, the government will consider adjusting fuel prices again in May due to the ongoing energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East.

He made the remark in response to a question raised in parliament on Tuesday by ruling party MP Shawkatul Islam regarding a notice on urgent public matters.

The energy minister said, "There is a law regarding fuel price hikes. According to that law, we adjust prices every month. We did not adjust prices last month. We are working on the prices for next month.

"If we continue reviewing and find it necessary, then we will discuss it and consider raising prices in the cabinet."

In an order issued on Mar 31, the ...