From fuel to food, West Asia turmoil sends prices soaring in Nepal

Rising cost of rice, edible oil and transport squeezes households as stagnant incomes and global shocks fuel stagflation fears.

Radha Sanjel from Kirtipur bought a 25-kg bag of Pearl brand jeera masino rice for Rs2,000 a month ago. It now costs Rs2,250, an increase of Rs250 per bag.