India positive to provide 160 extra bullets of LPG to Nepal
Summary
India has signaled support for providing 160 additional gas bullets to ease Kathmandu Valley’s cooking gas shortage, while Nepali authorities work to raise monthly LPG supply and restore normal distribution. The ministry has urged people not to hoard cylinders and to prioritize households most in need.
Key Points
- The Government of India appears positive about providing 160 additional gas bullets to help ease the cooking gas shortage in Nepal.
- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies says diplomatic efforts are underway to raise monthly LPG supply from 50,000 metric tons to over 60,000 metric tons.
- Authorities are trying to open Krishnabhir for two-way traffic so gas bullets can enter the valley more smoothly.
- The ministry has urged consumers not to queue unnecessarily and asked distributors to prioritize vulnerable households.
