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Energy minister threatens action if LPG traders not withdraw strike
Published : Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Observer Online Report
Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has warned of legal action against liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) traders if they do not withdraw their strike, saying the government will not tolerate disruptions to the supply of essential commodities.
The minister made this warning at a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday, citing global energy market volatility and the impact of the ongoing war on fuel supplies and prices.
“The war has created an energy crisis worldwide, and fuel prices remain unstable. At present, the United States is the only available source, while other supply sources are not functioning properly.''
The government is working to keep energy prices affordable for consumers amid the uncertainty, he added.
The minister warned that authorities would enforce the 1956 law if anyone attempted to disrupt the supply of essential goods through strikes under the current circumstances.
“Attempts to raise commodity prices by calling strikes at every turn will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” he said.
Mahmud said the government, having received a public mandate, was committed to preventing hardship for consumers.
He urged LPG traders to resolve their grievances through dialogue rather than industrial action.
The meeting also discussed identifying and addressing the problems faced by LPG traders, the minister said, adding that another meeting would be held later this month to pursue a resolution.
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