LP Gas Shortage Leads to Centralized Distribution in Chitwan and Nawalparasi
Summary
A shortage of LP gas for cooking has led local authorities in Chitwan and Nawalparasi to centralize distribution at the Bharatpur Central Bus Terminal. More than 3,000 cylinders have been sold and over 1,000 consumers have received gas at home as officials try to ease the shortage.
Key Points
- Local authorities are bringing filled LP gas cylinders from industries in Chitwan and Nawalparasi and selling them from a single location in Bharatpur.
- Three industries in Chitwan and one in Gaidakot have directly distributed cylinders to consumers, with about 3,000 cylinders sold.
- Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal said more than 1,000 consumers received gas at home after complaints to the local administration's toll-free number.
- Aryal said the shortage has been worsened by consumers stockpiling cylinders in anticipation of another supply crisis.
