LPG Gas Shortage Grips Kathmandu Valley Amidst Supply Claims
Summary
Kathmandu Valley faces a severe LPG gas shortage despite Nepal Oil Corporation's claims of sufficient imports. Distribution issues and consumer hoarding exacerbate the problem.
Key Points
- A severe shortage of cooking LPG gas is observed in Kathmandu Valley and across Nepal, with consumers waiting weeks to buy cylinders.
- Nepal Oil Corporation claims more gas is being imported than demanded, with daily imports exceeding 100 gas bullets from India.
- The shortage is linked to distribution problems, including unauthorized dealers and the shift back to full cylinders after a period of half-cylinder distribution.
- Consumer hoarding amid rumors of shortage creates artificial pressure in the market, affecting small consumers, students, and renters the most.
