Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is the sole distributor of Petroleum products all over Nepal. NOC is the Public enterprise of the Nepal Government that imports petroleum products from outside the country. Then, It fixes the rate of these products. And, supplies for the retailers/stations spread over the country. There are no competitive distributors of petroleum products in Nepal. So, It is a monopoly industry where only NOC distributes petroleum products. Petroleum products refer to Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, Aviation fuel, and LPG.
Nepal Oil Corporation fixes the price of Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, LPG, and Aviation fuel in Nepal. Furthermore, It adjusts petrol and diesel prices every 15 -15 days. Nepal Oil Corporation brings petroleum products from the Indian Oil Corporation. And, it determines the price accordingly. Moreover, The price of petrol and diesel in Nepal is adjusted according to the price set by the Indian Oil Corporation.
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Similarly, the price of petrol in Nepal fluctuates due to various reasons such as the exchange rate, global financial policy, geopolitics, and natural disasters. Additionally, The global market price of petroleum also directly affects the price of petrol in Nepal.
Today's Petrol & Diesel Prices in Nepal (Rupees)
NOC categorizes the places to determine the petrol, and diesel prices in Nepal. According to NOC, there are three categories of places. Those are 'First Zone', 'Second Zone', & 'Third Zone'. As of today, The petrol price in Nepal (Kathmandu) is Rs. 178 per litre. Similarly, The price of diesel & kerosene is Rs. 161 per litre in Nepal (Kathmandu). Additionally, The cost of LPG Gas in Nepal is Rs. 1910 per cylinder. The Prices of petrol & diesel are different in different zones.
List of Diesel and Petrol Prices in Nepal
The price of Petrol & Diesel are as follows:
| Fuel | Quantity | First Zone (Rs.) | Second Zone (Rs.) | Third Zone (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1 liter | 175.50 | 177 | 178 |
| Diesel & Kerosene | 1 liter | 158.50 | 160 | 161 |
Note:
- First Zone include: Charali, Biratnagar, Janakpur , Birgunj , Amlekhgunj, Bhelbari, Nepalgunj & Dhangadi
- The second Zone includes: Surkhet and Dang
- The third Zone includes: Kathmandu, Pokhara, & Dipayal
- The Price of Diesel & Petrol may vary from Rs. 1 to Rs. 3 in rural areas of Nepal (Far from depot stations).
- (Price applicable within 15 KiloMeters of the depot only)
Price of Aviation Fuel
| Fuel | Price Per Liter |
|---|---|
| Aviation Fuel (Internal) | Rs. 136 |
| Aviation Fuel (External) | $1.035 |
When the price of petrol increases or decreases in Nepal, it has a direct impact on all areas. An increase in the price of petrol affects everything from transportation costs to the daily consumption of food. Therefore, the subject of everyone's interest is what is the price of petroleum product today?
Frequently Asked Questions
Following are the FAQs relating the price of Petrol in Nepal.
How much is the price of petrol in Nepal today 2024?
The petrol price is Rs. 178 per litre in Nepal (third zone) (In Kathmandu) today. Moreover, The price of Petrol is Rs. 175.50 & Rs. 177 in the First zone & Second zone respectively.
How much is the petrol price & Diesel price in Birgunj today?
Birgunj is in the First zone. So, the petrol price in Birgunj is Rs. 175.50 per litre. Similarly, the diesel price in Birgunj is Rs. 158.50, Today.
How much is the LPG gas price in Nepal?
The price of LPG gas is Rs. 1910 per cylinder in Nepal.
How much is the petrol price in Biratnagar Today?
Biratnagar is in the first zone. So, the petrol price in Biratnagar is Rs. 175.50 per litre. Similarly, today's diesel price is Rs. 158.50 in Biratnagar.
How much is the petrol price in Bhairahawa Today?
Bhairahawa is in the first zone. So, Today's petrol price in Bhairahawa is Rs.175.50 per liter.
How much is the petrol price in Pokhara Taday?
Pokhara is in the third zone. So, the petrol price in Pokhara is Rs. 178. Similalry, the diesel price is Rs. 161 in Pokhara today.
