LPG shortage limited and temporary, NOC clarifies
Summary
Nepal Oil Corporation assures there will be no LPG shortage, citing increased imports and added quotas ahead of elections to stabilize supply, despite brief industrial shortages.
Key Points
- Nepal Oil Corporation assures no LPG gas shortage will occur due to increased imports.
- NOC urges consumers to buy gas only as needed and avoid stockpiling.
- An additional 2,000 tons of LPG has been added to the February 2026 quota to ensure smoother supply ahead of elections.
- Current LPG shortage is limited to some industries, which have been instructed to normalize supply.
