No fuel shortage in Jhapa: NOC
Summary
Jhapa officials have urged close monitoring of fuel supplies and distribution to prevent artificial shortages during the festive season. The Nepal Oil Corporation says there is no shortage of petroleum products in the district, while gas demand has risen sharply in recent months.
Key Points
- The Jhapa district administration has called for regular monitoring of fuel supplies to prevent artificial shortages of cooking gas and petroleum products during the festive season.
- Chief District Officer Shrawan Kumar Pokharel urged agencies to keep supplies efficient and organized as holiday demand for consumer goods rises.
- Nepal Oil Corporation's Charali office said there is no shortage of petroleum products in Jhapa.
- Parajuli Gas Industry said daily gas demand is 5,500 cylinders against production of 7,600 cylinders, with consumption about 40 percent higher than usual over the past two months.
