, March 24 -- Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of jet fuel for domestic flights to Tk 202.29 per litre from Tk 112.41.

The decision was taken at an emergency meeting on Tuesday, considering the average Platts rates between March 5 and March 22, revised premiums for January-June 2026, the US dollar exchange rate, and an unchanged diesel price.

For international flights, the price has been increased to $1.3216 per litre from $0.7385.

The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) expressed deep concern over the sharp hike, saying it would have a severe negative impact on the country's aviation industry.

AOAB Secretary General Mofizur Rahman said there is no shortage of fuel in the country as c...