Soybean oil crisis in kitchen markets
Bottled soybean oil becomes scarce
Imports halve year-on-year, retailers receive under 40% supply, consumers pay up to Tk 15 above govt rate per litre
29 April 2026
Prices rise as bottled oil in short supply
Bottled soybean oil became scarce in many stores and markets as the demand for edible oil spiked ahead of Ramadan.
1 March 2025
Act now to normalise cooking oil supplies
Soybean oil crisis fuelling prices, raising concern ahead of Ramadan
8 February 2025