Parliamentary Committee Discusses Soaring Fuel Prices and Consumer Issues

Kathmandu. In the meeting of the Industry, Commerce and Labour and Consumer Interest Committee under the House of Representatives held on Tuesday, MPs criticized the government, stating that the excessive price hike of petroleum products has made the lives of common citizens difficult. Stating that the direct impact of the fuel price hike is on transportation and daily consumer goods, the MPs demanded that the price be adjusted by finding alternatives. Speaking at the meeting, MP Prakash Singh Karki said that low-income citizens are in trouble due to the price hike of petroleum products. He argued that the government should control the...