Bangladesh Fuel Prices Today — Gasoline ৳145/L, Diesel ৳114/L (August 2026)
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Bangladesh Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-08-27
Retail Pump Prices — Bangladesh USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter BDT / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $1.180 ৳145 -23%
🚛 Diesel $0.930 ৳114 -39.3%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.063 ৳7.722
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.101 ৳12.38
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) $0.011 ৳1.348
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) $0.023 ৳2.819
💧 Kerosene $1.100 ৳135
🌡 Heating Oil $0.820 ৳101

Gasoline Price in Bangladesh Today

Topping up 40 litres in Bangladesh means paying around ৳5,785 today. That equates to 57 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 37.8 hours for 40 litres.

Diesel Price in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh diesel costs ৳114/L, putting it 21.2% below petrol. The Asia norm from 22 markets is diesel 1.1% above gasoline, so wider here.

How Bangladesh Compares Globally

Drivers in Bangladesh pay ৳145/L per litre ($1.180), 23.0% below the global figure of $1.532. Ranked by pump price, Bangladesh is 34th lowest of 133 countries and 8th lowest of the 22 in Asia. The gap to the Asia mean is 17.1%, below it. Either side of it: India costs 3.5% less, Philippines costs 4.2% more.

Historical Price Trend

Pump prices in Bangladesh are up 4.4% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $1.140 against today's $1.190. Records covering 34 weeks put the floor at $1.139 and the ceiling at $1.190, the latter on 23 August 2026. Diesel held steady, moving 0.0% over the same window. Measured low to high, 12 January against 23 August, the swing is 4.5%. Compared with the opening week of 2026, gasoline is 4.5% higher. Electricity for households sat at about ৳7.722 per kWh throughout. Natural gas barely moved.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
57
minutes of work per liter
472.0%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
37.76
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $220 USD. Gasoline price: $1.180/L.
About Fuel Prices in Bangladesh

As of 2026-08-27, the retail price of gasoline in Bangladesh is $1.180 per liter, and diesel costs $0.930 per liter. Bangladesh’s gasoline price is 23% below the global average of $1.532 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.063 per kWh.


The government of Bangladesh subsidizes fuel prices, keeping pump costs below international market rates. Subsidies are funded through state revenue, making fuel broadly accessible across the population.


Based on an average monthly wage of $220 USD, a worker in Bangladesh needs approximately 57 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 472.0% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Of the 22 Asia markets DailyFuels tracks, gasoline is cheapest in Kazakhstan at $0.704 and dearest in Hong Kong at $4.170 — a spread of 492.3%.


Data is collected each week from official energy agencies and corroborated international providers. Local currency amounts (BDT / ৳) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
The 2026-08-27 survey puts petrol in Bangladesh at $1.180 a litre, 23% below the $1.532/L world average.
The government of Bangladesh subsidizes fuel prices, keeping pump costs below international market rates. Subsidies are funded through state revenue, making fuel broadly accessible across the population.
Prices for Bangladesh are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
DailyFuels currently tracks the following fuels in Bangladesh: Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Natural Gas, Natural Gas (Business), Kerosene, Heating Oil. Data is presented in USD per liter (or per kWh for electricity).
Bangladesh gasoline is priced at $1.180/L versus a global average of $1.532/L — a difference of 23% (below). Explore the Rankings page to see Bangladesh's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $86.21 /bbl $0.662 /L $1.180 +78.2%
🛢 WTI Crude $81.52 /bbl $0.633 /L $1.180 +86.4%
🔥 Natural Gas $2.92 /MMBtu $0.129 /m³ $0.011 -91.5%
⚡ Lithium ETF $75.92 /share indirect $0.063
☢ Uranium ETF $48.05 /share indirect $0.063
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude +8.6% +0%
0%
🛢 WTI Crude +7.6% +0%
0%
🔥 Natural Gas +8.9% +0%
0%
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