Cooking Gas Prices Soar in Bangladesh, and Everyone Blames Someone Else

Bangladesh has raised the price of cooking gas, and the decision has sparked a public blame game. The government says global market prices forced the increase. Opposition groups and consumers disagree, pointing fingers at mismanagement and taxes. The new price affects millions of households that rely on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for daily cooking. LPG is a fuel sold in cylinders and used when piped gas is unavailable. Neither side has provided firm evidence to settle the dispute. For now, families are left paying more, and the argument over who is responsible continues.