Fuel prices in Bangladesh rise almost immediately when global oil prices increase, but consumers often wait much longer to benefit when international prices decline.
Analysts said, the imbalance places an unnecessary burden on households and fuels inflation. More than 90 percent of Bangladesh's fuel demand is met through imports, making domestic prices highly sensitive to movements in the global market.
However, critics argue that while price hikes are implemented without delay, reductions are often significantly slower. Although international oil prices fell after a record increase in April, consumers have yet to see corresponding relief.