Gas shortages reported after Nepal Oil resumes sale of full cylinders
Summary
Nepal is facing cooking gas shortages after Nepal Oil Corporation resumed the sale of full 14.2 kg cylinders, causing difficulties for consumers amid claims of adequate supply and allegations of hoarding and artificial scarcity.
Key Points
- Consumers across Nepal are struggling to obtain cooking gas cylinders despite claims of normal supply from Nepal Oil Corporation and LPG industry.
- Nepal Oil Corporation resumed distribution of full 14.2 kg cylinders on July 15, after previously distributing half-filled 7.1 kg cylinders due to panic buying.
- Industry officials cite increased demand and hoarding as reasons for shortages following the switch back to full-sized cylinders.
- Government and consumer rights groups have warned against artificial shortages and are conducting inspections to ensure fair supply and penalize black marketing.
