Dhaka, May 5 -- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumers are now paying around Tk 200 to Tk 350 more per cylinder than the government-fixed price as retail market rates continue to remain higher than official levels.

The gap between regulated pricing and the actual market selling price has widened in recent years, putting additional pressure on household budgets and small businesses.

The recent price hike has also started to impact restaurant owners, many of whom are considering raising food prices or have already made small adjustments due to rising cooking fuel costs.

Some restaurant owners said they are under pressure to increase the prices of food items further if LPG prices continue to stay high in the coming weeks, as their operat...