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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | NPR / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.310 | ₨200 | -14.5% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.310 | ₨200 | -14.5% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.038 | ₨5.802 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.060 | ₨9.161 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $1.310 | ₨200 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Nepal Today
At current prices, 40 litres in Nepal runs to about ₨8,001. Priced in hours rather than money, an average earner spends 60 minutes per litre and 40.1 hours per tank.
Diesel Price in Nepal
Diesel in Nepal is priced at ₨200/L — 0.0% above the gasoline rate. The Asia norm from 22 markets is diesel 1.1% above gasoline, so narrower here.
How Nepal Compares Globally
A litre of petrol in Nepal is ₨200/L ($1.310), placing it 14.5% below the world average of $1.532. On the global table of 133 countries Nepal sits 46th cheapest; inside Asia it is 13th of 22. Relative to the Asia norm that is 8.0% below. The next market down is China at 5.6% below, the next up Cambodia at 7.6% above.
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in Nepal eased 7.1%, moving $1.410 to $1.310 a litre. Records covering 34 weeks put the floor at $1.280 and the ceiling at $1.450, the latter on 2 May 2026. Diesel moved 10.3% in the same period, having fell. Between its 20 July low and its 2 May high the price swung 13.3%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 9.6% lower. Residential power barely shifted, remaining close to ₨5.802 per kWh.
As of 2026-08-27, the retail price of gasoline in Nepal is $1.310 per liter, and diesel costs $1.310 per liter. Nepal’s gasoline price is 14.5% below the global average of $1.532 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.038 per kWh.
As a landlocked country, Nepal must transport all imported fuel overland from distant ports, adding logistics costs compared to nations with direct sea access. These distribution expenses are a contributing factor to local fuel prices.
Based on an average monthly wage of $230 USD, a worker in Nepal needs approximately 60 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 501.2% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
The Asia range runs $0.704 (Kazakhstan) to $4.170 (Hong Kong) across 22 markets, a gap of 492.3%.
Every figure is re-checked weekly against official government energy agencies and trusted international data feeds. Local currency amounts (NPR / ₨) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $86.21 /bbl | $0.662 /L | $1.310 | +97.9% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $81.52 /bbl | $0.633 /L | $1.310 | +107% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.92 /MMBtu | $0.129 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $75.92 /share | indirect | $0.038 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $48.05 /share | indirect | $0.038 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +8.6% | +1.6% |
19%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +7.6% | +1.6% |
21%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +8.9% | — | — |