Bangladesh, Sept. 11 -- Soybean oil supplies remain tight in the city despite a recent increase in prices, while prices of bread, cakes and other bakery products witnessed a notable hike.

Advertisement Grocers on Thursday said soybean oil has become increasingly difficult to procure from the distributors, with some shops receiving only limited quantities even after placing orders with suppliers.

A number of small grocery shops have reportedly been unable to obtain the cooking oil at all.

"Even after placing orders, companies are not supplying oil. There is no soybean oil in my shop, and customers are leaving without buying it," said Ratan Bala, a grocer at Buddhijibir Dhal in Rayer Bazar.

"Suppliers often take several days to deliver...