KATHMANDU, MARCH 16
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from midnight Sunday.
According to the state-owned fuel supplier, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 15 per litre, while diesel and kerosene have been raised by Rs 10 per litre.
Following the adjustment, petrol will cost Rs 172 per litre, while diesel and kerosene will be priced at Rs 152 per litre in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Dipayal.
In a statement, the NOC said the price adjustment was made after Indian Oil Corporation raised fuel prices in its latest supply to Nepal.
The corporation attributed the hike to rising petroleum prices in the international market and urged consumers for their understanding.