Parliamentary Committee Directs Action on Gas Shortage and Distribution Issues
Summary
A parliamentary committee has directed the government and Nepal Oil Corporation to fix gas shortages, map all cylinders with RFID or barcodes, and stop subsidized domestic gas from going to five-star hotels and large industries. The committee also called for a Petroleum Act, tighter tracking of distribution, and smaller cylinder options for students and low-income households.
Key Points
- Consumers in Kathmandu are facing severe LPG shortages despite officials claiming there is no real supply problem.
- The parliamentary committee blamed weak standards, poor distribution data, and the lack of a Petroleum Act for the crisis.
- The committee ordered cylinder mapping for about 17.5 million cylinders using RFID or barcodes within 90 days.
- It also directed the government to stop subsidized gas going to large industries and five-star hotels and to review Nepal Oil Corporation expenses.
