Gas Shortage Reappears in Nepal Amidst High Imports
Summary
A gas shortage has resurfaced in Nepal despite higher imports, with consumers lining up at distribution centers in Kathmandu Valley and other districts. The government says it has been sending more cylinders to the market, but supply remains tight in several parts of the country.
Key Points
- Consumers are facing renewed gas shortages across Nepal, with long queues forming in Kathmandu Valley and other areas.
- Nepal Oil Corporation says it has been importing and supplying more gas than usual over the past 10 days.
- The shortage is especially severe in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Makwanpur, Sunsari, Surkhet, Parsa, Pyuthan, and Doti.
- Industries and dealers have been instructed to supply gas more widely, but consumers still struggle to get cylinders.
