# High LNG prices hurt Bangladesh’s industrial growth, minister says

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- Reuters, 2026-09-14 14:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/bangladeshs-industrial-growth-hurt-by-high-lng-prices-minister-says-2026-09-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa8074ca4391a000126561d

> Bangladesh’s power minister said on Monday that elevated liquefied natural gas prices are slowing industrial growth, causing power outages and squeezing development spending as the government pays more for gas subsidies.