Consumers struggle with declining LPG import, transport disruption
Summary
Consumers in Kathmandu are facing long queues for LPG as lower imports, the closure of the Prithvi Highway and distribution bottlenecks strain supplies. Prices have risen and restaurants and households are warning of further disruption unless normal deliveries resume.
Key Points
- LPG supply in Kathmandu has been disrupted by lower imports, pent-up demand and the closure of the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir in Dhading.
- Nepal Oil Corporation says imports have improved, but storage, cylinder circulation, transport and distribution weaknesses are still causing shortages.
- The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association says alternative supply routes are inadequate and transport costs have increased by Rs105.38 per cylinder.
- Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav resigned after criticizing gas producers and officials over the shortage.
