Consumer Goods Prices Rise in Baishakh

The price of daily consumer goods, including rice, lentils, and eggs, increased in Baishakh compared to Chaitra, according to a price analysis report from the Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection. Vegetable prices saw significant fluctuations, with Gheu Simi increasing by 334.79 percent. The strengthening of the US dollar and increased fuel prices are cited as the main reasons for the price hikes.