Sugar supplies assured for Tihar, but LPG shortages persist
Summary
Sugar supplies are expected to remain steady during Tihar, with government agencies saying there will be no shortage of sugar, rice, pulses and cooking oil. However, LPG shortages persist as lower imports and distribution delays continue to affect the market.
Key Points
- The Salt Trading Corporation says it has enough sugar stock to meet festive demand and prevent a repeat of the shortages seen ahead of Dashain.
- Government agencies and traders say rice, pulses, cooking oil and other essentials are adequately supplied, with subsidised outlets open at 38 locations nationwide.
- LPG shortages that began in February are still unresolved, with industry stakeholders blaming lower imports and distribution problems.
- The Nepal Oil Corporation says LPG imports are sufficient and that delays in delivering cylinders to dealers are causing shortages in some areas.
