KATHMANDU: The government has decided to hike infrastructure development tax on petroleum products to Rs 10 per liter.

Speaking at a press meet organized to make public Cabinet decision, government Spokesperson Dr. Yuvaraj Khatiwada said that the tax has been increased by Rs 5 per liter.

Currently, the government has been charging Rs 5 infrastructure development tax to collect money for the construction of Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project.

With the tax increased, the price of petroleum products is sure to increase.