Feeling the inflationary heat

Policymakers have done nothing much to contain inflation, which is primarily import driven.

When Nepal's central bank conducted a survey on inflation , the results didn't cause any flutter amongst officials, economists or the people in general—primarily because the perception of inflation isn't just based on some whim, a steady increase in fuel prices across the nation has directly affected the cost of consumables. In the last eight months, the price of gasoline has increased by more than 15 percent . This has a direct impact on freight costs, and the resultant rise in prices has been reflected in kitchen staples.