Consumer Goods Prices Rise in Baishakh; Sri Lanka Inflation Increases
Prices for daily consumer goods in Nepal, including rice, lentils, and eggs, increased in Baishakh compared to Chaitra, driven by rising raw material costs, Indian market influence, and increased transportation expenses. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's year-on-year inflation rose to 4.7 percent in April 2026, primarily due to non-food category price pressures and a weakening rupee against the U.S. dollar.
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