POL price hike sparks protests, PDA sets market prices
The government decision to heavily increase the prices of the petroleum products effective from Tuesday has sparked protests across the country from early morning.
The protests are led by UML affiliated youth body Democratic National Youth Organisation (DNYO).
The organisation has asked the government to seek alternative remedies to increasing prices for adjusting the POL prices.
Students affiliated to UML staged demonstrations in central campus, Tribhuvan University demanding immediate withdrawal of the hike in POL prices. Demonstrations in Koteshor, Nayabazzar and Lainchour led to disruption of traffic from early morning. They have announced bigger protests later today at Ratna Park.
DNYO members also staged demonstrations near Ghantaghar in Birgunj.
In the meantime, a meeting of the Petroleum Dealers Association (PDA) held Tuesday morning has set market prices of the POL products.
According to PDA, the prices will vary according to distance of transportation. The highest consumer price per liter of petrol will cost Rs 103.40, diesel Rs 73.20 and kerosene Rs 67.60. nepalnews.com ia June 10 08
