National Consumers Forum Demands Government Action Against Market Price Hikes
Summary
The National Consumers Forum has demanded government action to stop abnormal market price hikes and middlemen exploitation, urging for reduced fuel taxes, utilization of the Price Stabilization Fund, and promotion of electric vehicles and stoves.
Key Points
- The National Consumers Forum submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Balen Shah demanding intervention against abnormal price hikes.
- The forum criticized the government for inaction amid rising prices justified by international petroleum price increases.
- They called for removal of unnecessary taxes on fuel and effective use of the Price Stabilization Fund.
- The forum urged promotion of electric vehicles and induction stoves, and relief for inflation-affected farmers and impoverished citizens.
- Chairman Prem Lal Maharjan warned of social insecurity if the government fails to act and threatened consumer protests.
