In February 2020, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal remained relatively stable or experienced marginal increases, thanks to sufficient availability of food commodities and an overall smooth supply.
The overall inflation rate in February 2020 was 6.9 percent. The food and beverage group was at 9.8 percent, although several food sub-groups were relatively higher: vegetables (38.4%), spices (17.5%), pulses (10.9%), and meat & fish (8.6%).
In December 2019, retail prices of most food commodities monitored in 15 major markets across Nepal remained relatively stable due to sufficient availability of food commodities from domestic production and smooth supply.
The overall inflation rate in December 2019 was 6.6 percent. The food and beverage group was at 9.8 percent, although several food sub-groups were relatively higher: vegetables (42.2%), spices (15.0%), fruits (8.6%), and pulses & legumes (8.6%).