No shortage of LPG gas, says NOC

Summary

The Nepal Oil Corporation has assured there is no shortage of cooking gas in Nepal, with imports adequate to meet winter demand and additional supply requisitioned ahead of elections.

Key Points
  • Nepal Oil Corporation confirmed there is no shortage of cooking gas in the market.
  • 47,304 metric tonnes of LPG were imported from Indian Oil Corporation in January, sufficient to meet demand.
  • Gas industries were instructed to ensure smooth and regular LPG cylinder supply to maintain market stability.
  • An extra 2,000 metric tonnes of LPG has been requested for March considering current market conditions and upcoming elections.
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