Nepal's petroleum imports rise 15.5% to Rs 332.27 billion in FY 2025/26
Summary
Nepal's petroleum imports rose by 15.5% to Rs 332.27 billion in FY 2025/26, with diesel accounting for the largest share of the import bill.
Key Points
- Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 332.27 billion in FY 2025/26, a 15.5% increase from the previous year.
- Diesel accounted for the largest share of petroleum imports at Rs 172.43 billion, increasing by nearly 35%.
- Petroleum products formed 15.85% of Nepal's total imports valued at Rs 2.096 trillion during the fiscal year.
- Despite growth in domestic hydropower and electrification, Nepal remains heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels.
