Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Jet fuel prices have risen for a third straight month, pushing up the cost of aviation fuel by nearly 40 percent since July.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission raised the price for domestic flights by Tk 17.06 to Tk 182.71 a litre for October.

The new rate takes effect at midnight Wednesday.

The price has risen by Tk 51.72, or 39.5 percent, in three months from Tk 130.99 in July.

It was Tk 165.65 in September, making the latest monthly increase about 10.3 percent.

For domestic and foreign airlines operating international flights, jet fuel has been set at almost $1.19 a litre, excluding customs duties and VAT.

Jet fuel prices began rising again in August after several consecutive cuts. The price for domestic...