Gas is now one of the biggest kitchen costs in Bangladesh. On 2 November 2026 the 12 kg LPG cylinder went up to ৳2,060, ৳475 more than just two months ago. In many areas line gas pressure is also weak in the morning and evening, so cooking takes longer.
The good news: most homes can make a cylinder last noticeably longer with small changes in how they cook, plus one or two smart buys. Nothing here needs a big budget.
Below are 15 tips. The first 9 are free habits. The last 6 are products that take work off your gas stove. Every product was in stock in Bangladesh when we checked in November 2026.
The short answer
If you do only five things
- Always cover the pot. Water boils much faster with a lid.
- Soak dal, chola and rice for 30 minutes or more before cooking.
- Keep the flame blue and no wider than the bottom of the pot.
- Use a pressure cooker for meat and dal: Kiam 5.5L Queen (৳1,890).
- Boil tea water in a kettle: Miyako MJK-2401 (৳1,550).
Gas saving products at a glance
All six products side by side. Tap Check Price to see today’s price.
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Product |
Saves gas on |
Key feature |
Price |
Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kiam 5.5L Queen |
Beef, mutton, dal, chola |
5.5 litres, safety valve |
৳1,890 |
on Pickaboo |
Philips HD4929 |
Tea, rice, dal, frying |
Presets for local food, 2 year warranty |
৳7,790 |
on Pickaboo |
Kiam SFB-5702 |
Daily rice |
2 pots, auto keep warm |
৳2,690 |
on Pickaboo |
Miyako MJK-2401 |
Tea, coffee, hot water |
2.3 litres, auto off |
৳1,550 |
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