Climate change poses a threat to national security. What should Nepal do about it?

Most countries have finally realized the challenges posed by climate change to national, regional and global security. The justification for

A modest proposal for reviving Nepal’s economy

Mia, an abstract expressionist artist, walked through the vibrant streets of Mokum, to get inspired to create a new painting

COP29 |Climate activist Shreya KC explains what’s going wrong with the world and Nepal and what should be done

Over the last few months, I had a series of conversations with Shreya KC, one of the most prominent climate

Readiness, resilience, risk and response

The relationship between humanity and nature has always been delicate. Nature serves as both a provider and an adversary. Despite

Donald Trump’s return to the White House: What does it matter to Nepal?

Kathmandu: Donald Trump evokes both fear and loathing and fascination and fondness among his supporters and detractors.  His opponents fear

Nepal Oil Corporation cuts fuel prices 

The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs3 per litre, while the prices of diesel and kerosene have been cut by Re1 per litre.

Photo by Bishwa Sharma

Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation has announced a reduction in petroleum prices, effective from midnight on Friday.

The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs3 per litre, while the prices of diesel and kerosene have been cut by Re1 per litre.

With the new prices, petrol will cost Rs168 per litre and diesel and kerosene will be Rs153 per litre in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Dipayal.

In Surkhet and Dang, the price of petrol will be Rs167 per litre, and diesel and kerosene will cost Rs152 per litre.

In Charaali, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Amlekhgunj, Bhalwari, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Birgunj, petrol will be priced at Rs165.5 per litre, and diesel will be Rs150.5 per litre.

The pricing follows Nepal’s automatic fuel price mechanism, where the corporation adjusts prices based on the rates from its sole supplier, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

According to the IOC tariff, petrol prices have decreased by Rs4.42 per litre, and diesel and kerosene prices have dropped by Rs2.45 per litre.

Prices for LP gas and aviation fuel remain unchanged.