NOC boosts LPG imports ahead of elections
The corporation has increased the loading rate of gas consignments in coordination with Indian Oil Corporation to maintain uninterrupted availability of LPG throughout the election period.
KATHMANDU: With a potential surge in fuel demand and the risk of shortages during the upcoming election period, Nepal Oil Corporation has intensified the import of cooking LPG to ensure smooth market supply.
The corporation has increased the loading rate of gas consignments in coordination with Indian Oil Corporation to maintain uninterrupted availability of LPG throughout the election period.
According to the latest data released by the corporation, Tuesday (Feb 24) recorded the highest volume of LPG imports in the current fiscal year.
On that single day, 138 gas bullets were loaded, equivalent to approximately 173,800 LPG cylinders.
The increased imports are part of special election-focused preparations aimed at strengthening the supply system and preventing any disruption in distribution.
Executive Director Chandika Bhatt assured consumers that there will be no shortage of cooking gas during the election period.
He stated that the supply chain has been made more regular and well-managed, and that storage and distribution mechanisms have been further strengthened to curb possible artificial shortages and black-marketing.
The corporation has also announced that maintaining uninterrupted LPG supply will remain a top priority throughout the election period, with enhanced monitoring and coordination to ensure consumers face no inconvenience.
