Dhaka, May 3 -- Commerce Minister Khondakar Abdul Muktadir said edible oil supply in the capital is gradually returning to normal levels and being sold at fair prices, after conducting an unannounced inspection of Karwan Bazar on Sunday.

The minister visited several retail and wholesale shops in the afternoon, holding direct conversations with dealers, wholesalers and retailers to assess the ground-level supply and pricing situation.

Retailers told the minister that edible oil availability had improved compared to previous weeks, with dealers also confirming increased supply flows. They noted a sharp rise in demand for 5-litre bottled oil, saying buyers are increasingly shifting from loose oil to packaged products.

According to the Min...