Long queues form at Sifal as consumers seek cooking gas (Pictures)
Summary
Long queues formed at Sifal in Kathmandu as consumers rushed to collect cooking gas ahead of Dashain. The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association has begun distribution at six locations across the valley to prevent shortages, though complaints have emerged over some companies accepting only their own branded cylinders.
Key Points
- Consumers lined up at Sifal in Kathmandu from as early as 4–5 a.m. to obtain cooking gas, with around 500 cylinders waiting in the queue.
- Gas distribution began only after noon when a truck carrying LPG cylinders arrived, despite scheduled hours starting at 9:30 a.m.
- The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association launched distribution at six locations across Kathmandu ahead of Dashain to avoid shortages until Phulpati.
- Complaints have emerged that some companies are accepting only their own branded cylinders even though consumers were told they could exchange any gas company’s cylinders.
