Mass Protests Lead Nepal to Rescind Fuel Price Hikes

KATMANDU, Nepal

Police used truncheons to beat protesters who gathered at three locations Sunday in Katmandu. At least half a dozen government motorcycles and cars were torched by demonstrators. Protesting drivers also blocked the main route to Katmandu, cutting off most transportation to the capital city.

The retail price of gasoline had been raised 25% to $4.54 per gallon, and diesel was increased by 11% to $3.03 per gallon. Kerosene was raised 24% to $3.03 per gallon.

LA Times