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How the energy sector shut its doors to the public

Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture

Fixing Energy Prices: Govt curtails BERC’s power as regulator

Due to government interventions, the independent oversight of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission is being compromised, crippling its ability to ensure transparency in the sector, energy at a reasonable cost, and consumers’ interest protection.

How will the latest BERC amendment affect energy prices?

The reason for the amendment given by the government – pointing to subsidies and time-consumption – does not stand scrutiny.

Should electricity and gas prices be fixed without a public hearing?

If the government itself fixes the price, will public interest be preserved?

Electricity price hike will haunt both the people and the government

What impacts will the recent electricity price hike bring, in the context of the ongoing inflation?

Why must consumers always be the punching bag?

No justification for raising electricity prices without addressing mismanagement in the sector

12kg LPG hiked by Tk 51 to Tk 1,251

Price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 4.25 per kg to Tk 104.26 from previous rate of Tk 100.01 per kg as the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) today (November 2, 2022) announced the new value of the petroleum gas for the month of November.

No electricity price hike right now: BERC

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has backtracked on its recent move to hike the bulk electricity price.

BERC may hike bulk electricity price tomorrow

Amid a deepening power crisis in the country, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission may hike the bulk electricity price tomorrow.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

How the energy sector shut its doors to the public

Latest government decisions regarding energy are textbook examples of regulatory capture

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Fixing Energy Prices: Govt curtails BERC’s power as regulator

Due to government interventions, the independent oversight of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission is being compromised, crippling its ability to ensure transparency in the sector, energy at a reasonable cost, and consumers’ interest protection.

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

How will the latest BERC amendment affect energy prices?

The reason for the amendment given by the government – pointing to subsidies and time-consumption – does not stand scrutiny.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Should electricity and gas prices be fixed without a public hearing?

If the government itself fixes the price, will public interest be preserved?

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Electricity price hike will haunt both the people and the government

What impacts will the recent electricity price hike bring, in the context of the ongoing inflation?

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Why must consumers always be the punching bag?

No justification for raising electricity prices without addressing mismanagement in the sector

November 2, 2022
November 2, 2022

12kg LPG hiked by Tk 51 to Tk 1,251

Price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 4.25 per kg to Tk 104.26 from previous rate of Tk 100.01 per kg as the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) today (November 2, 2022) announced the new value of the petroleum gas for the month of November.

October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022

No electricity price hike right now: BERC

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has backtracked on its recent move to hike the bulk electricity price.

October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022

BERC may hike bulk electricity price tomorrow

Amid a deepening power crisis in the country, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission may hike the bulk electricity price tomorrow.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

LPG price slashed by Tk 93 per 12kg cylinder

The energy regulator today reduced the retail prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of private companies by Tk 93 for every 12kg LPG cylinder.