Nepal Oil Corporation Director Binita Mani Upadhyay Discusses LPG Supply Challenges and Solutions
Summary
Nepal Oil Corporation says recent LPG shortages were worsened by consumer panic and hoarding, even as imports have risen and supply has eased. Director Binita Mani Upadhyay says a planned Motihari-Sarlahi LPG pipeline, better storage, and wider use of electricity could help end recurring gas crises.
Key Points
- Nepal Oil Corporation Director Binita Mani Upadhyay says panic buying and hoarding amplified the recent LPG shortage in the market.
- The corporation says it is exploring an LPG pipeline from Motihari to Sarlahi and better storage and bottling facilities to stabilize supply.
- Upadhyay says Nepal spends 55 to 60 billion rupees annually on LPG imports and loses 6 to 8 billion rupees a year on the product.
- She argues that stronger power infrastructure could help Nepali households shift from gas to induction cooking and reduce dependence on imported fuel.
