Kathmandu frets over cooking gas, but oil corporation says supply normal
Summary
Kathmandu faces cooking gas shortages causing public concern, but Nepal Oil Corporation assures normal fuel supply amid West Asia conflict disruptions.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Valley has faced a cooking gas shortage for over a month, causing public anxiety.
- Nepal Oil Corporation states that the Indian Oil Corporation assures adequate LPG supply to Nepal.
- Consumers panic due to the West Asia conflict, especially the US and Israeli attack on Iran, prompting hoarding in India.
- Nepal Oil Corporation maintains enough fuel stock to meet demand for around 10 days even if imports stop and has a price stabilisation fund to cushion shocks.
