Federation Urges Member Industries to Increase Price of Purified Drinking Water Amid Rising Costs

The Nepal Water Industry Federation has urged its member industries to adjust prices following an approximate 40 percent increase in production costs. In a statement released on Saturday, the federation cited international conflict and rising petroleum prices as the primary reasons behind the surge in raw material costs.

5 Baisakh, Kathmandu – According to the federation, the prices of raw materials used in the water industry, including bottles, caps, wrapping rolls, jars, and jar caps, have increased by nearly 40 percent. Alongside this, the cost of petroleum products such as diesel has risen sharply, significantly increasing transportation expenses.

Dhruv Prasad Adhikari, General Secretary of the federation, stated, “This is not a profit-driven decision, but a mandatory response to increased production costs, transportation expenses, and raw material price hikes.” The federation has requested all member industries to adjust their selling prices proportionally to the rise in raw material and operational costs.

The federation has also appealed to the government to introduce industry-friendly policies, ensure the availability of raw materials through diplomatic efforts, and implement measures to control transportation costs. Furthermore, it called on consumers, distributors, and stakeholders to support this necessary price adjustment, highlighting its importance for protecting the industry, securing employment, and maintaining service continuity.