Industry Minister Deepak Kumar Shah Addresses Fuel Supply and Price Hikes
Summary
Industry Minister Deepak Kumar Shah said the government is using technical analysis to fix petroleum supply problems and ease rising fuel prices. He also said market monitoring will be expanded to curb artificial scarcity and protect consumers from price hikes in essential goods.
Key Points
- The government is using tools like Fishbone Diagram and Critical Path Method to analyze and improve petroleum supply chains.
- Minister Shah said there is currently no shortage of petrol, diesel or aviation fuel, and diplomatic efforts are underway to ease gas supply.
- Plans include new petroleum pipelines, storage facilities in Karnali and Sarlahi, and stronger long-term fuel infrastructure.
- The government has also moved to control prices of essential goods, including sugar, through imports, market monitoring and action against unfair traders.
