Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- Bangladesh is facing renewed pressure in its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market as declining imports and tighter global supplies have pushed domestic availability about 30 per cent below demand, driving the price of a 12-kg cylinder above Tk2,000 in many areas.

The shortage has emerged amid higher international LPG prices following the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with importers reporting reduced supplies despite existing contracts.

Traders fear the situation could worsen next month if global prices and supply constraints persist.

Data from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) show that around 158,000 tonnes of LPG were imported in August by 13 private companies. In September, nine companies had imp...