Egg prices rise as demand increases (kh 11/08/2026)

Surging food prices pile pressure on consumers as festivals approach : Rice, vegetables, eggs and edible oil have become costlier in recent weeks, while an artificial cooking gas shortage has added to household burdens ahead of the festive season, by Seema Tamang (kp 03/08/2026)

Inflation nearly doubles to 5.22% as remittances, forex reserves hit record highs (kh 14/07/2026)

What’s the cost of building a home? It’s getting more expensive : Builders cite rising material prices, higher transport costs and stricter building standards, while official data show electrical wires and bricks posted the sharpest price increases, by Krishana Prasain (kp 12/07/2026)

Nepal’s construction costs surge as inflation in bricks, wires and wages drives index to 157.6 (kh 06/07/2026)

Industry minister directs businesses to cut market prices immediately (kh 06/07/2026)

Nepal Oil Corporation cuts fuel and LPG prices (kh 01/07/2026), Transport entrepreneurs urge immediate fare adjustment after fuel price cut (kh 01/07/2026), CAAN slashes domestic airfares following fuel price cut (nn 01/07/2026)

Inflation cuts deeper as food and fuel costs strain households : Consumers say official inflation figures fail to reflect the sharp rise in daily expenses, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/06/2026)

Govt introduces pre-season minimum support price system for major food crops (kh 13/06/2026)

Sugar prices rise despite adequate stocks claim, by Krishana Prasain (kp 12/06/2026)

Egg prices increased as poultry farmers set new support rates (kh 06/06/2026)

FNCCI urges government to adjust prices : Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) expresses solidarity with construction entrepreneurs' demands (nn 28/05/2026)

From fuel to food, West Asia turmoil sends prices soaring in Nepal : Rising cost of rice, edible oil and transport squeezes households as stagnant incomes and global shocks fuel stagflation fears, by Krishana Prasain (kp 25/05/2026)

Construction entrepreneurs launch sit-in protest demanding price adjustment of building materials (kh 14/05/2026)

Egg prices increased again as bird flu impacts production nationwide (kh 11/05/2026)

Vehicle fares increased by 5 percent (kh 29/04/2026)

NOC raises diesel and kerosene prices (kh 16/04/2026), Transport entrepreneurs urge govt: Cut fuel prices or increase fares (kh 16/04/2026)

Egg prices rise amid declining production and growing demand (kh 14/04/2026)

Nepal fuel among costliest in South Asia : Fourth hike in a month pushes petrol to Rs219 a litre. Experts warn of further increases, rising transport fares and broader economic strain, by Krishana Prasain (kp 12/04/2026)

Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimum fare set at Rs 24.50 (rep 10/04/2026), Bagmati govt adjusts public transport fares : Minimum fare in Kathmandu Valley set at Rs 24 (rep 11/04/2026)

Fuel prices rise again as NOC cites global market volatility (kh 10/04/2026)

Rising fuel costs drive sharp fare hikes, threatening growth and household budgets : Diesel spikes over 30 percent in a month, driving up passenger and cargo tariffs and threatening growth, consumption and household budgets, by Sangam Prasain (kp 09/04/2026)

Govt hikes public transport fares citing fuel price changes (kh 08/04/2026)

Petrol price set at Rs 202 per liter from today (kh 03/04/2026), Petrol prices hit record high (rn 04/04/2026)

Consumer inflation softens to 3.62 per cent (rn 02/04/2026), Inflation eases to 3.62% in Mid-March (rn 04/04/2026)

Fuel price hike pushes up domestic airfares (nn 01/04/2026)

Banana prices go bananas in Kathmandu : Retail rates have hit Rs300 a dozen as import curbs over fungal disease causes shortage, by Krishana Prasain (kp 31/03/2026)

NOC hikes petrol and diesel price by Rs. 15 (kh 25/03/2026)

Petrol price rises to Rs 172 per litre from today (kh 16/03/2026)

Tarai records highest inflation despite production advantage : Central bank data shows Madhesh Province leading price rise. Economists say weak supply systems and market distortions may be driving up costs in Nepal’s agricultural heartland (kp 15/03/2026)

Consumer price inflation increases to 3.25 percent in a month (rep 13/03/2026)

Vegetable prices fluctuate up to 200 percent in a month amid elections : Commerce Department report finds sharp swings in prices of cauliflower, broccoli and other produce despite stable supply conditions (kp 10/03/2026)

Egg prices hiked (kh 18/02/2026)

NOC hikes fuel prices (kh 15/02/2026)

Wholesale vegetable prices cool in Kathmandu, retail rates remain high : Seasonal supply improves and production rises, but a wide gap between wholesale and retail prices persists in Valley markets (kp 13/02/2026)

Egg prices drop sharply; new per-crate rates announced (kh 08/02/2026)

Government warns food producers, traders against unfair profits as prices surge : Commerce department steps up market inspections as prices of edible oil, pulses, meat and vegetables rise despite low inflation (kp 06/02/2026)

Department directs adjustment of price hike on daily essentials (kh 05/02/2026)

Consumer price inflation climbs to 2.42 percent in mid-January (rep 03/02/2026)

Political instability after Gen Z protests pushed food prices up eightfold : Supply disruptions, middlemen and volatile politics prompted price hikes in staples, vegetables and fruits in first four months of the current fiscal year, by Krishana Prasain (kp 01/02/2026)

Diesel and kerosene prices up by Rs 3 (rep 01/02/2026)

Petrol and diesel prices down (kh 16/01/2026)

Egg price drops by Rs 90 per crate (nn 05/01/2026)

Wide wholesale-retail price gap keeps veggies out of common person’s reach : Wholesale prices have dropped sharply at Kalimati, but weak market monitoring has allowed retailers to keep prices high, consumer rights activists say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 04/01/2026)

Garlic price triples in three weeks, by Laxman Kafle (rn 04/01/2026)

NOC slashes petrol price by Rs 4 (kh 31/12/2025)

Nepal inflation drops to 1 percent as demand stagnates : Economists warn that Nepal’s economy has slowed significantly over the past few years, with little policy intervention to stimulate growth, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/12/2025), Inflation rate drops further to 1.53 percent in four months of FY 2025/26 (rep 16/12/2025)

NOC reduces diesel and kerosene prices, hikes petrol price (kh 15/12/2025)

NOC cuts diesel, kerosene prices by Re 1 per litre : The price of petrol has remained unchanged (rep 01/12/2025), Nepali eggs receive revised price enabling farmers to recover production costs (kh 29/11/2025)

Veggie prices soar 200 percent on weddings, crop delays : Official inflation data fails to capture quick price swings hitting consumers hard (kp 27/11/2025)

Standard lesson : Implementation of the new market regulation standards will benefit both customers and economy (kp 25/11/2025)

Inflation drops to 1.67 percent in first quarter of FY 2025/26 (rep 17/11/2025)

NOC hikes petrol price by Rs 2 per liter and diesel by Rs 3 per liter (rep 16/11/2025)

Vegetable prices in Kathmandu soar as rain disrupts supply : Continuous rainfall and Cyclone Montha trigger shortages and sharp price hikes even as festivities subside (kp 02/11/2025)

Cardamom prices rise to Rs. 88,000 per man in Taplejung, by Chandra Pandak (rn 26/10/2025)

Most dry fruit prices steady this Tihar despite strong dollar : Traders say only pistachio has become costlier as the Nepali rupee weakens; marigold and makhamali garland prices also remain stable this festive season (kp 21/10/2025)

Flower prices triple as Tihar demand peaks (kh 20/10/2025), Flower prices skyrocket during Tihar, a single marigold costs Rs 40, by Kalpana Bhattarai (nn 20/10/2025)

Inflation sinks to 21-year low on weak demand, stagnation : Economists say record-low 1.87 percent inflation reflects subdued spending, political uncertainty, and disruptions, by Krishana Prasain (kp 18/10/2025)

NOC reduces petrol price by Rs 2 per liter (nn 15/10/2025)

Govt fixes new retail price for bottled and jar water (kh 14/10/2025)

DoC urges traders to clearly display MRP on festival goods (rep 13/10/2025)

Heavy rains and road closures push vegetable prices up in Kathmandu Valley : As of Sunday afternoon, Kalimati vegetable market received only around 58 tonnes of vegetables. The daily requirement of Kathmandu Valley is 700 tonnes (kp 06/10/2025)

Punishing prices : Everything seems expensive this festive season. Lax monitoring and silent consumers are to blame (kp 30/09/2025)

Vegetable prices shoot high as festivals eat up supplies : With Dashain nearing, consumers struggle as traders hike prices 137 percent despite normal supply (kp 08/09/2025)

Cardamom prices hit seven-year high in eastern Nepal (rep 19/08/2025)

Nepal Oil Corporation revises fuel prices (kh 15/08/2025)

Paddy floor price for 2025-26 harvest goes up over 1 percent : The price for common paddy is Rs36.28 per kg, and for ‘mota dhan’ it is Rs34.63 (kp 15/08/2025)

Price of petrol down, diesel and kerosene up (kh 01/08/2025)

Chicken meat price rises to Rs 335 per kg despite decline in consumption (rep 31/07/2025)

Egg prices reach record high as production falls (kh 22/07/2025)

Price of fuel reduced (rn 15/07/2025)

Nepal Oil revives dual pricing for cooking gas despite repeated failures : The state-owned supplier plans to end subsidies for commercial users and offer targeted relief to households through a new refund system linked to VAT bills and national ID (kp 15/07/2025)

Aiming to keep inflation at 5% in upcoming fiscal year: NRB Governor (kh 11/07/2025)

Mountainous region sees highest inflation: NRB (kh 08/07/2025)

Rains, rice planting send vegetable prices soaring : In a matter of two weeks, the kitchen essentials have become doubly dear, according to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market (kp 02/07/2025)

NOC increases fuel prices (kh 320/06/2025)

Commendable Step Forward in Enforcing MRP Regulation (rep 25/06/2025)

Egg price soars to a new high (rep 25/06/2025)

Nepal market prices mock central bank’s inflation claims : Despite official inflation at a four-year low, for most families, everyday costs remain high, by Krishana Prasain (kp 17/06/2025), Numbers v reality : We need a more representative consumer price index to capture the real picture (kp 18/06/2025)

NOC hikes fuel prices effective from today (rep 16/06/2025)

Declining meat demand pushes live chicken price down to Rs 220 per kg in Kathmandu Valley (rep 12/06/2025)

Inflation up 2.77% compared to last year (kh 10/06/2025)

Vegetable prices see mixed trend: Tomatoes soar, others drop : While seasonal rates are moderating, key items like onions, peas, and gourds have also seen steep rises, highlighting volatility in fresh produce market (kp 05/06/2025)

NOC hikes petrol and diesel prices (rep 31/05/2025), NOC hikes petroleum prices (kh 01/06/2025)

Farmers feel relief as egg prices rise (kh 31/05/2025)

Price inflation further moderates to 3.39 percent last month (rep 12/05/2025)

Chicken and egg prices surge : Traders blame high temperatures and falling production, but consumer rights groups say price hikes are driven by collusion and weak oversight (kp 12/05/2025)

NOC slashes petroleum prices (rep 01/05/2025)

Poultry farmers hike egg price (rep 27/04/2025)

Manufacturers again hike prices of cement and iron rods (rep 27/04/2025)

Stronger dollar, customs duty push up prices of summer apparel and accessories : Traders say that tariff changes imposed by the Trump administration have not had any noticeable effect on the pricing of imported clothing and related goods (kp 20/04/2025)

NOC reduces prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 per liter each (rep 15/04/2025)

Tomato prices crash to Rs5 per kg amid market glut : Due to a bumper harvest, markets struggle to absorb the supply, resulting in one of the lowest prices in decades, by Navaraj Subedi (kp 03/04/2025)

Vegetable prices drop on ample supply : Traders say this trend may continue until output starts falling due to rain in the pre-monsoon season (kp 22/03/2025)

Parliamentary committee opposes hike in cement and iron rod prices, by Ishwari Subedi (rep 19/03/2025)

NOC reduces petrol price by Rs 5 (kh 15/03/2025)

Maintaining inflation at a moderate level (rep 12/03/2025)

Consumer price inflation moderates to 4.16 percent (rep 11/03/2025)

Inflation lower than last year, foreign exchange reserves sufficient for 14 months of imports (kh 10/03/2025)

Price of Diesel and kerosene decreases slightly (rep 01/03/2025)

Dual LPG Price Plan Must Not Harm the Public (rep 11/02/2025)

Inflations At 5.41 : Despite slowing economic activities, Nepal’s Price Inflation Stands At 5.41 Percent (sp 07/02/2025)

Increased egg prices take effect from today (rep 04/02/2025)

Consumer price inflation moderates to 5.41 percent last month (rep 03/02/2025)

Vegetable prices fall amid winter harvest, pesticide fears : In mid-December, according to Nepal’s central bank, vegetable inflation increased by 43.05 percent, pulses and legumes by 10.66 percent and cereal grains and their products by 9.70 percent (kp 28/01/2025)

It’s not just inflation anymore, Cheapflation has entered the chat!, by Swastik Mohan Bhattarai (rep 19/01/2025)

Food prices are on the rise again. Here’s a look at the reasons : The central bank’s report shows that vegetable inflation rose sharply, increasing 43.05 percent in mid-December compared to the time last fiscal year (kp 17/01/2025)

NOC increases prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene (kh 15/01/2025)

Oli government increases public transport fares : Freight vehicle fares also increased (kh 06/01/2025)

Nepal Oil Corporation increases petrol and diesel prices (kh 01/01/2025)

Large cardamom prices soar amid Ramadan demand : One of the world’s most expensive spices was traded at Rs2,800 per kg in Birtamode, Jhapa, the key trading hub, last week (kp 31/12/2024)

Minding the markets : Unnatural hikes of vegetable prices harm farmers, squeeze consumers and encourage middlemen (kp 30/12/2024)

Chicken price rises to Rs 345 per kg  (rep 29/12/2024)

Egg prices surge to record high (kh 28/12/2024)

Inflation in Nepal rises amid India’s price hike (ae 16/12/2024)

Petrol price increases, diesel and kerosene prices reduce (kh 15/12/2024), Petrol to cost Rs 161 per liter starting today (kh 16/12/2024)

Nepal’s inflation at 5.60 percent, credit flow at 2.5 Percent (kh 12/12/2024)

NOC increases prices of petrol and aviation fuel (kh 30/11/2024)

Cardamom prices hit decade-high (ae 19/11/2024)

NOC increases prices of diesel and kerosene (kh 15/11/2024)

Large cardamom prices hit near-record levels : Prices surged to Rs2,500 per kg as global demand for the spice intensifies (kp 12/11/2024)

Rice prices on boil despite India removing export taxes : The jeera masino rice, which cost Rs1,600 per 25 kg, jumped to Rs2,500 after India’s export ban in July last year (kp 11/11/2024)

NOC reduces price of diesel and kerosene (kh 31/10/2024), Diesel to cost Rs 147.50 paisa per liter from today (kh 01/11/2024)

Tihar gifts become dearer as dry fruits prices skyrocket : Traders say prices of goods have increased due to heavy rainfall in late September that hit flower production and damaged roads, preventing imports (kp 31/10/2024)

Black cardamom sees rise in price after a decade, production likely to decline (rep 28/10/2024)

Vegetable prices soar above Rs100 per kg : In retail, tomato costs Rs200, cauliflower Rs200 and French beans Rs270 per kg (kp 26/10/2024)

How inflation is measured: The rebasing of the Consumer Price Index, by Rajan Krishna Panta (ht 23/10/2024)

Sugar prices expected to drop during Tihar (rep 23/10/2024)

Tomato prices jump fourfold in Kathmandu Valley : The price has reached Rs200 per kg in retail. Poor condition of the highways connecting the Valley has affected the supply chain (kp 21/10/2024)

Nepal Oil Corporation hikes petrol, diesel and kerosene prices : Consumers will have to pay Rs159 per litre for petrol and Rs151 per litre for diesel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dipayal (kp 16/10/2024)

Inflation comes down to 3.85 per cent (rn 15/10/2024)

NOC slashes price of aviation fuel for Bhairahawa and Pokhara Airports (kh10/10/2024)

Veg prices triple after floods (ae 09/10/2024)

Goat sales surge in Kathmandu (ae 09/10/2024)

Nepal Oil Corporation slashes petrol, diesel prices : Petrol cheaper by Re1 per litre, diesel and kerosene by Rs2 (kp 01/10/2024)

Food prices mirror past highs despite drop in inflation : Nepal’s central bank updates consumer price index base year to 2023-24 (kp 27/09/2024), Consumer price inflation moderated to 4.10 percent last month due to stable prices of non-food and services (rep 27/09/2024)

NRB adopting new measures to estimate 'Consumer Price Index' (rep 26/09/2024)

Nepali traders hike food prices riding the festive wave : Although prices are stable in India, Nepal’s main supplier, opportunistic traders are exploiting weak market monitoring, by Krishana Prasain (kp 24/09/2024), Costly festivals : The unnatural increases in prices of everything from edibles to travel tickets must be curbed (kp 26/09/2024)

Inflation Hits Celebration Of Festivals, by Lok Deep Thapa (rn 20/09/2024)

NOC slashes price of petrol by Rs 4 per liter and diesel by Rs 5 per liter (rep 15/09/2024), Petrol to cost Rs 159 per liter from today (kh 16/09/2024)

As festivals near, onion prices soar : On Monday, the wholesale price of onion in the Kalimati vegetables market was Rs128 per kg. In retail, it costs Rs170 to Rs180 per kg (kp 10/09/2024)

NOC reduces petroleum product prices (kh 01/09/2024)

Egg prices hiked again within five days (rep 29/08/2024)

Egg prices increased as demand surges following Bhadra (kh 24/08/2024)

Consumer price inflation in FY 2023/24 recorded at 5.44 percent (rep 18/08/2024)

Despite regular supply, prices of vegetables in Kathmandu rise : Due to the rising cost of vegetables, most Nepalis have cut the recommended intake of vegetables from their plate (kp 16/08/2024)

NOC lowers fuel prices (kh 15/08/2024), Petrol to cost Rs 165 per liter from today (kh 16/08/2024)

Govt directs water bottlers not to charge over Rs 47 for a jar of water (rep 08/08/2024)

Chicken meat prices drop nationwide (kh 23/07/2024)

The humble egg prices reach historic highs : In Nepal, millions of consumers rely heavily on affordable eggs for their protein intake, as meat and plant protein sources are costly, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/07/2024)

NOC hikes petrol price (kh 15/07/2024)

Inflation down to 4.2% from 6.8% last year (rn 11/07/2024)

Floods, landslides push veggie prices to new highs : Most retail prices crossed Rs100 per kg in two days. Prices may rise again with large areas inundated, and landslides affecting the supply chain (kp 08/07/2024)

Nepal Oil Corporation jacks up fuel prices : Petrol is now costlier by Rs2 per litre and diesel and kerosene by Rs5 (kp 01/07/2024), NOC hikes prices of petroleum products, petrol now priced at Rs 167 per liter (rep 01/07/2024)

Monsoon pushes up vegetable prices : According to central bank, vegetable prices rose 23 percent in pre-monsoon period. Traders say prices hit higher in June (kp 01/07/2024)

NOC slashes fuel prices (rep 16/06/2024)

NOC slashes petrol price by Rs 3 per liter, diesel and kerosene by Rs 1 per liter  (rep 31/05/2024)

EVs’ prices likely to go up by at least 10 percent with revised tax rates in budget for FY 2024/25 (rep 30/05/2024)

Price hike of iron blade riles grill and steel entrepreneurs, job security demanded (kh 24/05/2024)

Vegetable prices rise due to poor rains, low yields and Indian export taxes : Labour shortages in rural areas caused by youth migration have hit production, by Krishana Prasain (kp 22/05/2024)

NOC slashes price of petrol by Rs 7 per liter, diesel and kerosene by Rs 5 per liter (rep 15/05/2024)

Consumer price inflation moderated to 4.61 percent in March-April: NRB (rep 12/05/2024), Inflation dips in Kathmandu Valley, holds steady in Terai, notable increase seen in Hilly region (kh 12/05/2024)

NOC slashes prices of fuel (kh 01/05/2024)

Rice prices hit record high amid Indian ban : Food inflation continues to simmer in Nepal largely due to higher rice prices and other food items (kp 23/04/2024)

Rising food prices cause business slowdown (rep 16/04/2024)

NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene (kh 15/04/2024)

Inflation at 30-month low. Yet food prices refuse to come down : Traders attribute high food costs to upcoming India elections, as neighbour slashes rates, by Krishana Prasain (kp 08/04/2024)

Prices of tomatoes, potatoes surge (rn 07/04/2024)

Inflation moderated to 4.82 percent during mid-February and mid-March (rep 05/04/2024)

WB projects inflation to remain at 6.7 percent in 2024 (ae 04/04/2024)

World Bank predicts Nepal’s inflation to stay at 6.7% in 2024 (kh 03/04/2024)

Knowing the prices of fruits and vegetables in Kalimati today (kh 01/04/2024)

NOC raises petrol price (kh 31/03/2024)

Government sets minimum support price for winter paddy (kh 29/03/2024)

Petrol, diesel prices experience decline (kh 15/03/2024)

Large cardamom price recovers to Rs2,075 per kg : Prices are expected to rise further, but since farmers have already sold their cash crops, they will receive little benefit, by Laxmi Gautam (kp 15/03/2024)

Nepal saw consumer price inflation dip to 5.01% in Magh (rep 10/03/2024)

NOC announces petroleum prices remain unchanged despite price hike by IOC (rep 01/03/2024)

NEA mulling over increasing electricity tariff rate by 10 to 15 percent (rep 28/02/2024), NEA makes Rs. 15.36 billion profit, nearly 5 billion more than last year (rn 28/02/2024) [Such an increase in profits is obviously a good reason to drastically increase tariffs!]

Nepal faces inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, by Krishana Prasain (kp 27/02/2024)

Cardamom price hike pleases producers in Taplejung (kh 24/02/2024)

Sugar price soars despite abundance in sugarcane crushing season : The retail price of sweetener has increased by Rs15 per kg to Rs100 per kg in the market (kp 19/02/2024)

Winter drought pushes veggie prices higher : Amid low production, imposition of VAT on vegetable import has increased people’s kitchen expenses (kp 18/02/2024)

NOC increases prices of diesel petrol and kerosene (rep 16/02/2024)

Consumer inflation rate held steady at 5.26 percent (kh 06/02/2024), Inflation moderated to 5.26 percent last month due to decline in price hike of edibles (rep 06/02/2024)

Nepal Oil Corporation jacks up fuel prices : Petrol is now costlier by Rs4 per litre, diesel/kerosene by Rs2 and LP gas by Rs15 a cylinder (kp 01/02/2024)

NOC increases price of petroleum products (kh 31/01/2024)

Onion price drops on hassle-free imports despite India’s export ban : As Indian farmers worry about plummeting onion prices in Indian markets, New Delhi is planning to review its export ban (kp 22/01/2024)

India’s restrictions make rice pricier in Nepal, despite record harvest : Leading Asian exporters expect sustained high prices so long as Delhi continues its ban, by Krishana Prasain (kp 19/01/2024)

NOC slashes petroleum price by Rs 1 per liter (kh 15/01/2024)

Data show inflation easing but people don’t feel it : According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the year-on-year consumer price inflation moderated to 4.95 percent in the mid-November to mid-December period (kp 14/01/2024)

Large cardamom prices reach near-record levels : The spice, which is among the most expensive in the world, was treated at Rs2,150 per kg in the domestic market this week (kp 10/01/2024)

Onion smuggling thrives after Indian export ban : The staple has become expensive in Nepal. Due to the price differences in Nepal and India, it has become a lucrative business for smugglers, insiders say (kp 08/01/2024)

Price of cardamom increases threefold (kh 07/01/2024)

Onion price decreases with entry of Chinese onion (rn 01/01/2024)