Petroleum and vehicles drive Birgunj customs revenue

The Birgunj Customs Office collected Rs 116.58 billion in the first half of the fiscal year, largely from petroleum imports (Rs 37.85 billion) and vehicles (Rs 13.98 billion). Other significant contributions included iron products (Rs 6.83 billion), clothing (Rs 5.26 billion), and electrical machinery (Rs 4.91 billion). Revenue remains closely linked to energy and transport imports.