KATHMANDU: A man from Maitidevi of the Capital has been nabbed on charge of illegally selling petrol, that too at a higher rate than the market price.

Achyut Prasad Dahal (26), who operates a liquor store in Maitidevi of KMC-33, was found selling petrol at Rs 250 per litre, according to police.

Police also confiscated 550 litre fuel from his store on Sunday.

Further investigation is underway.