Consumer Goods Prices Rise in Baishakh

Kathmandu. The price of daily consumer goods in the market continued to rise in the month of Baishakh.

The price analysis report for Baishakh published by the Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection shows that the prices of goods such as rice, lentils, and eggs have increased compared to Chaitra.

• Rice and Lentil Prices Increased

The price of lentils, which decreased or remained stable in Chaitra, increased in Baishakh. According to the department's report, the prices of all types of rice and lentils have increased in Baishakh compared to Chaitra. Food items have become expensive due to the increase in the price of raw materials, the influence of the Indian market, and increased transportation costs.

• Significant Fluctuations in Vegetable Prices, Gheu Simi Price Increased by 334%

There have been significant fluctuations in the prices of green vegetables in Baishakh. According to the department, the prices of some seasonal vegetables have increased by up to 334 percent.

The price of Gheu Simi has increased the most by 334.79 percent. Similarly, Tane Bondi increased by 250 percent, Lauka by 165 percent, Lamcho Pharsi Harilo by 138.89 percent, and Hybrid Kakro by 125 percent.

However, the prices of goods such as potato (red), rajma, tofu, and imli have remained stable throughout Baishakh.

• Eggs and Fruits Also Became Expensive, Meat Stable

Although the prices of fish and meat remained stable overall, the price of eggs increased in Baishakh. Among fruits, the price of bananas fluctuated significantly, while the prices of fruits such as apples, pomegranates, and oranges also saw a slight increase, according to the report.

• Main Reasons for Price Increase are Dollar and Fuel

The strengthening of the dollar in the international market and the price of petroleum products are considered the main reasons for the abnormal price increase in the market.

On Baishakh 2, the price of petrol reached Rs 219 per liter and diesel Rs 237 per liter. Although it decreased on Baishakh 17 to Rs 217 for petrol and Rs 225 for diesel, the overall transportation fare has become expensive.

Similarly, the selling rate of the US dollar reached Rs 152.16 on Baishakh 21, which has helped increase the prices of imported goods.