LPG sales hit 4.21M cylinders in Bhadau
Summary
LPG imports and sales in Nepal hit an all-time high in Bhadau, with 4.213 million cylinders distributed nationwide. Supplies in the Kathmandu Valley are improving after road disruptions eased and the Nepal Oil Corporation increased imports from Indian Oil Corporation.
Key Points
- Around 4.213 million LPG cylinders, or 59,833 tonnes, were imported and distributed nationwide in Bhadau, the highest monthly level on record.
- The Nepal Oil Corporation said imports from Indian Oil Corporation rose above normal after it requested extra supply to meet demand.
- LPG supply in the Kathmandu Valley had been disrupted by road damage at Krishnabhir and is now gradually improving after traffic resumed.
- The corporation expects supplies to become smoother in the coming days as transport and refilling operations normalize.
