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Soaring fuel prices drive motorists to adopt EVs in Nepal amid West Asian conflict fallout

- Soaring fuel prices in Nepal, driven by a West Asian conflict, have significantly increased costs for motorists and public transport users. - Electric vehicles now dominate new four-wheeler sales, accounting for 71% of the market, as consumers seek alternatives to expensive petrol and diesel. - The government has introduced measures like an additional weekly holiday to curb consumption, while riโ€ฆ