Rising Inflation Hits Nepali Households Amid Global Economic Pressures

Kathmandu. The ongoing conflict in West Asia is having a direct impact on the Nepali kitchen. With the rise in the dollar exchange rate in the international market and increased fuel prices, the subsequent hike in transportation and public transit fares has left ordinary consumers struggling under the burden of severe inflation.

Similarly, there has been a significant increase in the price of cooking gas, which is heavily used in households. This has directly affected consumers living in urban areas. Furthermore, there has been a sharp rise in the prices of food grains, vegetables, and fruits recently.