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Fuel price hike unlikely to impact commodity prices significantly: Commerce Minister

The Commerce Minister stated that the recent increase in fuel prices is not expected to have a major impact on the prices of essential commodities.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 22 September 2026, 1:30 PM

According to the Commerce Minister, the rise in fuel prices is unlikely to cause a significant surge in the cost of essential goods. The minister emphasized that authorities will maintain close surveillance of the market to ensure that businesses do not exploit the current situation to manipulate prices.