Bangladesh, July 19 -- Sixteen days after the government reduced the price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder, consumers in Khulna are still paying Tk 50 to Tk 100 above the officially fixed rate, prompting frustration among buyers and raising questions about market monitoring.

During visits to several retail outlets in the city, this correspondent found that a 12kg Bashundhara LPG cylinder was selling for around Tk 1,600, while Omera cylinders were priced at Tk 1,590, Beximco at Tk 1,600, and Sena at Tk 1,560.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on July 2 reduced the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder by Tk 357, fixing the new retail price at Tk 1,528. However, the revised rate has yet to be reflected in Khulna'...