50,000 LPG cylinders to be brought to Kathmandu as supply crunch bites
Summary
LPG entrepreneurs have pledged to bring 50,000 cylinders to Kathmandu to ease a cooking gas shortage caused by a landslide at Krishnabhir. The disruption has blocked tanker movement since August 30, affecting the capital’s daily consumption of around 40,000 cylinders.
Key Points
- LPG entrepreneurs have committed to bringing 50,000 cylinders to Kathmandu to ease the shortage.
- The commitment came after a meeting with Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Deepak Kumar Sah and other stakeholders.
- A landslide at Krishnabhir blocked the road from August 30 and disrupted tanker deliveries to the capital.
- The Ministry is seeking better coordination and alternative arrangements to restore regular supply.
