Kathmandu, April 16 -- Nepal Oil Corporation has adjusted the prices of petroleum products, marking the fifth hike in 31 days.

The corporation said prices of diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel have been raised with effect from Thursday, while petrol and cooking LPG prices have remained unchanged at Rs 219 per litre and Rs 2,010 per cylinder (14.2 kg), respectively.

According to the new rates, diesel and kerosene have been increased by Rs 30 per litre, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has gone up by Rs 5 per litre.

Under the revised price structure, diesel and kerosene have been fixed at Rs 234.50 per litre in the first category, Rs 236 in the second category and Rs 237 in the third category. Aviation fuel prices have been set at Rs 25...