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Rising fuel costs threaten power subsidies, energy stability

Rising fuel costs threaten power subsidies, energy stability

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp surge in global crude oil prices, raising concerns for energy-importing countries such as Bangladesh. International benchmark Brent crude has climbed to around $108.77 per barrel on Monday, marking the largest single-day increase since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Oil prices had already risen by nearly 28% last week, and analysts...

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