Kaski Administration Intervenes to Ease Cooking Gas Shortage
Summary
Kaski District Administration has intensified monitoring and coordination to ease a cooking gas shortage in Pokhara and prevent hoarding and black marketing. Gas companies and retailers have been warned to improve distribution, maintain records, and prioritize senior citizens, people with disabilities, and rent-paying students.
Key Points
- The Kaski District Administration Office has stepped in after a cooking gas shortage was noticed in the market.
- Assistant Chief District Officer Chitrangat Baral said monitoring has been intensified to stop artificial shortages and black marketing.
- The 19 gas companies supplying Pokhara have been urged to improve supply and keep daily records of distribution and customer details.
- Priority for gas distribution has been set for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and students living in rented housing.