Dhaka, April 19 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the latest fuel price hike may or may not push up inflation, adding that the overall impact will depend on supply conditions and broader market factors.

He made the remarks on Sunday while responding to questions from reporters after returning from the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.

Asked about the potential impact of a sharp increase in fuel prices on inflation, Khosru said fuel alone does not determine price levels.

"There is a demand and supply issue here," he said.

"If we can maintain supply properly - and we are keeping fuel stocks in order - then there are many other issues alongside this temporary increase. Fuel prices alone do not drive in...