Kathmandu. The ongoing conflict in West Asia is having a direct impact on Nepali kitchens. The rise in the dollar exchange rate in the international market, coupled with increased fuel prices, has led to higher transportation and public transit costs, leaving ordinary consumers struggling under the burden of inflation.Similarly, there has been a significant increase in the price of cooking gas, which is heavily used in households. This has directly affected consumers living in urban areas. Recently, there has also been a sharp rise in the prices of food grains, vegetables, and fruits.An analysis of the market over the last...