, Oct. 11 -- Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Saturday said the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) must be kept under control to tackle the country's short-term energy crisis, stressing that consumers will not benefit properly unless the price of a 12kg LPG cylinder comes down below Tk 1,000.

Speaking at a policy conclave titled 'LPG in Bangladesh: Economy, Environment and Safety' held at a city hotel, the adviser said the current market price of a 12kg cylinder - over Tk 1,200 - is depriving both industrial and household users of fair benefits.

Expressing frustration, he said, "Traders are selling LPG cylinders worth Tk 1,200 at Tk 1,400 - they must take responsibility for this. Reckless business p...