Petrol Price in Nepal Today – Latest NOC Fuel Rates [2026]

Looking for the petrol price in Nepal today? The live price widget below pulls real-time data directly from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) — the sole government-authorised importer of petroleum in Nepal — and updates automatically whenever NOC revises its rates (roughly every 15 days).

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Kathmandu / Pokhara

Surkhet / Dang

Biratnagar / Border

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LPG Cylinder (domestic)
Uniform price across Nepal

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ℹ️ Prices include VAT. Source: noc.org.np/retailprice — refreshed on every page load.

ℹ️ How to read this table: Nepal has three fuel pricing zones. Category A (Biratnagar, Birgunj, Nepalgunj etc.) is cheapest — these cities are nearest to Indian border depots. Category C (Kathmandu, Pokhara) pays a small premium for the longer supply distance.

Who Sets Petrol Prices in Nepal?

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is the sole government-authorized body that imports and distributes all petroleum products in Nepal. It buys fuel exclusively from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) under a long-standing bilateral agreement, and revises retail prices roughly every two weeks based on IOC's invoice rates and the INR/USD exchange rate. All prices include VAT and are announced via public notices at noc.org.np.

Petrol Price History in Nepal – 2025 to 2026

Key petrol price revisions in Kathmandu (Category C) over the past year:

Date	Petrol Price (Kathmandu)	Change
Jan 31, 2025	Rs 167 / litre	▲ +Rs 2
Feb 15, 2025	Rs 168 / litre	▲ +Rs 1
Mar 15, 2025	Rs 163 / litre	▼ −Rs 5
May 31, 2025	Rs 159 / litre	▼ −Rs 4
Jul 15, 2025	Rs 160 / litre	▲ +Rs 1
Oct 15, 2025	Rs 159 / litre	▼ −Rs 2 (festive relief)
Nov 15, 2025	Rs 161 / litre	▲ +Rs 2
Jun 2026	Rs 217 / litre	▲ Revised upward

What Makes Petrol Prices Go Up or Down in Nepal?

• Global crude oil prices – the biggest driver; Nepal imports everything, so world market swings hit directly.
• INR / USD exchange rate – oil is priced in USD; a weaker Indian rupee raises NOC's import bill.
• IOC supply invoice – NOC's purchase rate from Indian Oil Corporation is renegotiated every fortnight, triggering revisions.
• Government policy – the government occasionally absorbs increases (e.g. festive-season relief in Oct 2025) rather than passing them to consumers.
• Regional transport cost – depots near the border (Category A) are cheapest; fuel gets pricier the farther it travels inland.

Petrol Price in Nepal vs. India – A Brief Comparison

Petrol in Nepal is generally higher than in Indian border cities like Raxaul or Patna, even though Nepal buys from India. The gap comes from Nepal adding its own import duties, VAT, and NOC's distribution margins on top of the IOC purchase price. This price differential has historically encouraged informal cross-border fuel trade, which both governments periodically crack down on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the petrol price in Nepal today 2026?

See the live widget at the top of this page — it fetches the latest price directly from Nepal Oil Corporation every time you load the page. As of the most recent revision, petrol is Rs 217/litre in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

What is the diesel price in Nepal today?

Diesel (HSD) is currently Rs 225/litre in Kathmandu/Pokhara (Category C), Rs 224 in Surkhet/Dang, and Rs 222.50 in Category A depot cities. The live widget above shows the current rate.

How often does NOC revise fuel prices?

NOC reviews and revises petroleum prices approximately every 15 days, aligned with the updated import invoices it receives from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

Why is petrol cheaper in Biratnagar than in Kathmandu?

Biratnagar falls under NOC's Category A pricing zone — it sits close to the Indian border depots where fuel is received, so transportation costs are minimal. Kathmandu is Category C and incurs a small transport premium.

What is the LPG cylinder price in Nepal?

The current domestic LPG cylinder price is shown in the widget above. It is uniform across Nepal and is currently Rs 2,160 per cylinder.

Where can I check the official fuel price in Nepal?

The official source is noc.org.np/retailprice. This page's live widget fetches data from there automatically.

Conclusion

Keeping track of the petrol price in Nepal is essential for households, businesses, and anyone budgeting around transport costs. Since NOC revises rates on a fortnightly cycle tied to global oil markets and the Indian rupee, prices can shift without much warning. The live widget at the top of this page always reflects the latest available NOC rate — no manual updates needed.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Prices are fetched live from the Nepal Oil Corporation website. Always verify at noc.org.np or your nearest petrol station before making decisions.