The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday increased the price of jet fuel used in aircraft by 95 cent per litre for domestic flights and by USD 59 per litre for international flights.

A BERC notification signed by Secretary Md Nazrul Islam Government stated that the new prices will take effect from 12:00 midnight on Sunday and remain in force until further notice.

Under the revised rates, the price for domestic flights in November has been raised from Tk 99.29 per litre to Tk 100.24 per litre. For international flights, the price per litre has been increased from USD 6545 to USD 6604.

In October, the domestic jet fuel price was revised from Tk 96.09 to Tk 99.29 per litre, while the international rate was adjusted from USD 6333 to USD 6545 per litre.

The jet fuel buyers for domestic and international flights include Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Jashore Airport, Osmani International Airport in Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar Airport.