Ministry Urges Consumers Not to Hoard LPG Gas Amidst Normal Supply
Summary
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies says cooking LPG supply is normal and has warned consumers not to hoard gas or create artificial scarcity. The government is also moving to raise import quotas from India, curb black marketing, and promote electric stoves as an alternative.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies says there is no LPG shortage and urged consumers not to hoard cylinders unnecessarily.
- Spokesperson Netra Prasad Subedi said daily gas distribution has risen, while a request has been sent to India to increase monthly supply from 49,500 metric tons to 60,000 metric tons for three months.
- The ministry warned of legal action against artificial scarcity and black marketing, while promising rewards for citizens who report hoarding.
- The government is also promoting electric cooking, with imports of induction stoves rising sharply in recent years.
