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CNG filling station owners announce nationwide shutdown on July 30 & demand commission hike
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In a Nutshell:
- CNG station owners scheduled nationwide strike for July 30 from 6 am to 12 pm.
- Association demanded minimum commission increase to 13 Taka 96 Poisha per cubic meter.
- Existing commission rate of 8 Taka per cubic meter was fixed on September 1 2015.
- Indefinite nationwide closure will begin August 23 if demands are not met.
Why it Matters
The operator commission remained unchanged for eleven years despite cumulative operational cost increases across energy retail networks. A full 18-hour shutdown disrupts public transit and commercial transport heavily reliant on compressed natural gas fuel. Industry leaders will maintain government negotiations alongside planned strike actions to resolve the pricing dispute.
What We Think
Government officials must engage in constructive dialogue to adjust commission rates without passing unfair costs to commuters. Proactive policy adjustments remain essential to prevent recurring transport disruptions nationwide.
