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Steel Makers Urge Govt Reconsider Power Tariff Hike
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AI-generatedBangladesh steel manufacturers face margin squeeze from cumulative energy cost increases (electricity +30%, gas +300%). Proposed additional power tariff hike could trigger production cuts or closures. Channel: input_cost (energy). Impact is Bangladesh-specific, affecting local steel producers and industrial consumers. Winners/losers: (not specified).
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- Industrial electricity tariffs in Bangladesh have risen ~30% in recent years.
- Gas prices increased nearly 300%.
- Capacity payments in power sector exceed Tk 50,000 crore annually.
- Steel manufacturers warn of reduced production or shutdowns if tariffs rise further.
Sustained energy cost pressure may force steel plant closures, reducing domestic supply within 2-4 weeks; magnitude 10-15%.
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