The government approved the import of one LNG cargo from Total Energies Gas & Power Limited at $16.43 per MMBtu, costing Tk 787.99 crore, to prevent a gas shortfall. Without timely import, daily gas supply would drop from 900 mmcf to 600 mmcf, affecting electricity and fertiliser production. The committee also approved importing 50,000 tonnes of wheat at $295.21 per tonne and 60,000 tonnes of urea fertiliser at prices ranging from $410.50 to $436.67 per tonne. Additionally, inflation fell to 9.94% in January from 10.89% in December, with the government aiming to reduce it to 7-8% by June. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed stated that essential commodity availability is being ensured for Ramadan and beyond. Measures, including stabilizing sugar and lentil prices, have been implemented. The government continues efforts to curb inflation while preparing the next fiscal year’s budget.
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