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BERC adjusts jet fuel prices; 23% hike for domestic flights
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has adjusted the price of Jet A-1 aviation fuel for domestic flights, fixing the new price at Tk 159.52 per litre from Tk 130.99 - an increase of nearly 23%.
For international flights, the price has been set at $1.0358 per litre, up from $0.8556.
The revised prices will come into effect from midnight on Sunday, according to a BERC order issued on Aug 9.
The commission fixed the prices after reviewing the average published Platts rate for Jet A-1 during July 5 to Aug 4, 2026, the US dollar exchange rate used by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) for letter of credit settlements and changes in diesel prices.
For domestic flights, the Jet A-1 price has been set at Tk 159.52 per litre, inclusive of customs duties and VAT.
For international flights operated by both domestic and foreign airlines, the price has been fixed at US$1.0358 per litre, excluding customs duties and VAT.
The decision was taken following a hearing held at the commission on Sunday on the relevant report.
BERC said it adjusted the Jet A-1 price after a detailed review of the relevant market and cost factors.
The revised rate will remain applicable for August 2026, unless subsequently adjusted by the commission, reports UNB.