Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3, 2026 (AFP) - More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

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2026-05-03

As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships. Electric microbus driver Purushottam Adhikari said he was now shuttling more passengers along the 300-kilometre (186-mile) journey between his town in Chitwan district and the capital Kathmandu. "My profession is not affected (by the conflict)," said the 48-year-old, who drives h......

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