Dhaka, Jan 08 (V7N)- Amid nationwide raids and the imposition of fines, the LP Gas Traders Cooperative Association Limited has announced a complete halt to the supply and sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders across the country.

As part of the shutdown program, the association will also suspend LPG pumping from all company plants starting Thursday (January 8) until their demands are met.

The organization issued a formal notice to distributors and retailers nationwide on Wednesday evening, confirming the decision.

Earlier in the day, leaders of the association held a press conference in front of the National Press Club in the capital, where they issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the authorities. They placed six demands, including an increase in dealer commission and an end to what they termed excessive fines and harassment during mobile court operations.

At the press conference, the leaders warned that if their demands were not addressed within the stipulated time, they would be forced to stop LPG supply and sales indefinitely from Thursday.

Following the expiry of the ultimatum, the association formally announced the shutdown later in the evening.

The suspension of LPG supply is expected to cause significant inconvenience to consumers, particularly households and small businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily use.

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