Ujyalo Nepal Party Protests Continuous Fuel Price Hikes
Summary
The Ujyalo Nepal Party protests the continuous fuel price hikes in Nepal, demanding government action to control prices and reduce the impact on consumers and the economy.
Key Points
- The Ujyalo Nepal Party strongly opposes repeated increases in petroleum prices after Prime Minister Balen Shah's assumption of office.
- Fuel price hikes cause widespread inflation affecting multiple sectors including transportation, agriculture, and daily household expenses.
- The party highlights an unnatural price gap between Nepal and the Indian border town Raxaul, risking smuggling and illegal trade.
- It demands immediate government measures such as tax reviews, price stabilization funds, anti-smuggling campaigns, subsidies for electric alternatives, and full transparency from Nepal Oil Corporation.
