Bangladesh raised fuel prices on June 1, six weeks after the previous increase, as the government seeks to ease pressure on state finances affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

Bangladesh has increased petrol and kerosene prices for the second time in six weeks. This move is expected to fuel inflation in the nation. The new rates are effective from…

DHAKA, June 1 — Bangladesh raised fuel prices today, six weeks after the previous increase, as the government seeks to ease pressure on state finances affected by the conflict...