LPG imports hold steady as shortages hit the market again
Summary
LPG shortages have resurfaced in Nepal despite steady imports, with the Nepal Oil Corporation saying the problem lies in domestic distribution and a surge in demand after full-cylinder sales resumed. Officials are considering longer-term measures, including better distribution points, an LPG pipeline and reducing the number of bottlers.
Key Points
- Consumers have again reported LPG shortages less than two weeks after full-cylinder sales were restored.
- The Nepal Oil Corporation says imports have remained steady and the problem is mainly due to distribution and consumer stockpiling.
- Managing director Nagendra Sah said demand surged after full cylinders returned to the market, especially affecting households with only one cylinder.
- The corporation is considering longer-term fixes such as new distribution points, an LPG pipeline and reducing the number of LPG industries.
