Nepal hikes petrol prices by Rs 15 per litre amid escalating West Asia tensions
Published on: March 16, 2026, 9:15 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
Nepal Oil Corporation has hiked petrol prices by Rs 15 per litre, citing escalating Middle East tensions. The state monopoly adjusted rates for diesel and kerosene following global price surges. Economists warn the increase will likely drive up transportation costs and inflation across the import-dependent nation.
