Inflation up by three-fold to 6.34 percent in mid-September
Summary
Consumer price inflation in Nepal rose to 6.34 percent in mid-September, more than triple the rate from a year earlier, driven by higher food prices and supply disruptions from floods and landslides. Madhesh Province recorded the highest inflation at 7.48 percent, while Sudurpashchim Province had the lowest at 5.16 percent.
Key Points
- Consumer price inflation in Nepal climbed to 6.34 percent in mid-September, up from 1.87 percent a year earlier.
- Higher food and beverage prices, along with flood- and landslide-related supply disruptions, were the main drivers of the increase.
- Food items such as ghee and oil, fruits, sugar products, meat, vegetables and spices saw notable price rises.
- Madhesh Province posted the highest inflation among provinces at 7.48 percent, while Sudurpashchim Province recorded the lowest at 5.16 percent.
