Over 52,700 tonnes of LPG imported Supply of LPG getting improved
Summary
LPG supply in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts is gradually improving as alternative routes are used after the Krishnabhir road disruption. Nepal Oil Corporation says it imported 52,737 tonnes of LPG in Bhadra and is stepping up monitoring to curb hoarding and artificial shortages.
Key Points
- Nepal imported 52,737 tonnes of LPG in Bhadra, equivalent to about 3.71 million cylinders, according to the Nepal Oil Corporation.
- Supply to Kathmandu Valley is improving through alternative routes after a landslide disrupted the main road at Krishnabhir.
- The corporation has prioritized LPG distribution to flood-affected districts and found about 1,200 hoarded cylinders during monitoring.
- Authorities plan to reopen the Krishnabhir road soon, which is expected to further ease LPG transport and distribution.
