Steps taken to improve gas supply, says PM
UNB
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday admitted that winter sees some sort of gas crisis though the government has taken various steps for improving its supply, reports UNB.
I admit therere some problems but were trying hard to mitigate the crisis, she said.
The Prime Minister was responding to a supplementary question from Jatiya Party MP Ziauddin Ahmed (Chittagong-9) during the PMs question answer session in Parliament.
During winter, she said, natural gas gets concentrated slowing down its flow. Thats why youll see the gas crisis during winter.
The Leader of the House said gas is a natural resource and there is its limitation. Were improving the gas production, but the demand for gas is increasing substantially in line with the growing development activities, she said.
Sheikh Hasina mentioned that the government has decided to import liquid natural gas (LNG) to face the gas crisis as its alternative.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that the LNG terminal is being constructed and after the completion it would be possible to import gas.
She said the government has strengthened Bapex as gas exploration activities are done through this organisation.
Talking about gas usage in households, Hasina said the government has waived tax on the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to attract more investors in this sector.
