Nepal, Feb. 3 -- The consumer price inflation increased to 2.42 percent in mid-January from 1.63 percent in the previous month, due to an increase in prices of fruits, edible oil and a number of non-food items.

The 'Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal' based on six months' data of the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, shows that the year-on-year consumer price inflation in mid-January however was less compared to same period of the last FY, when the inflation rate was recorded at 5.41 percent. The average inflation in six months was also down to 1.70 percent from 4.97 percent.

During mid-December to mid-January, the food and beverage inflation decreased 0.09 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 3.81 ...