NOC says cooking gas supply is regular, urges public not to hoard
KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has said the supply of cooking gas is regular and has urged consumers not to hoard LPG cylinders, as imports of the essential fuel continue as usual.
NOC spokesperson Manoj Thakur clarified that cooking gas is being imported in regular volumes and said, "Nepal’s monthly demand for LPG stands at around 45,000 metric tonnes to 46,000 metric tonnes and imports are being maintained at the same volume."
As of March 10, a total of 45,500 metric tonnes of cooking gas have already been supplied to the country. Thakur appealed to consumers not to take risks by unnecessarily storing cylinders at home and reminded them to report any irregularities in the market.
He added that the NOC has been issuing instructions to the concerned agencies to ensure smooth sales and distribution of cooking gas across the country.
Amid a recent surge in consumer demand triggered by developments in West Asian countries, the regulatory body has asked gas companies to supply half‑filled cylinders to facilitate distribution. Accordingly, gas companies have begun sending cylinders containing 7.1 kg of gas to the market from Friday.
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