Truckers Federation Protests Fuel Price Hike Amid Gulf Tensions
Summary
The Nepal Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Federation protested the recent sharp increase in petroleum prices attributed to Gulf tensions, urging the government for fare adjustments to mitigate impact on transport business and public life.
Key Points
- The Nepal Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Federation protested the recent hike in petroleum prices citing Gulf conflict influences.
- Nepal Oil Corporation raised petrol by 15 rupees and diesel/kerosene by 10 rupees per liter starting today.
- The Federation demanded automatic fare adjustments based on a scientific system tied to petroleum price fluctuations.
- The Federation criticized ineffective implementation of fare adjustments and called for rollback of the fuel price increase.
