Nepal becomes South Asia's priciest place to fill a tank as US war on Iran rattles the pump
5 May 2026, 23:00 GMT
By Ramesh Kadariya
Topic: Citizen Media
Source URL: https://globalvoices.org/2026/05/05/nepal-becomes-south-asias-priciest-place-to-fill-a-tank-as-us-war-on-iran-rattles-the-pump/
Rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing war in West Asia are already affecting consumers in Nepal and expected to drive up costs of food, transport, and household essentials soon.