Diesel has gone up by 15 taka per litre, petrol by 19, and octane by 20 taka. 

People say this will increase living costs, including transport and agricultural expenses.

Experts say the decision may reduce government subsidy pressure, but demand will remain unchanged. 

Shafiqul Alam, lead energy analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, says the government had no option but to adjust prices. 

He also adds that fuel storage capacity has not increased as planned, making the country vulnerable amid global crisis.