Administration steps up monitoring to prevent fuel shortages during festive season in Nepal

JHAPA: The District Administration Office in Jhapa has emphasized regular monitoring of the supply and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other petroleum products to prevent artificial shortages during the festive season.

Chief District Officer Shrawan Kumar Pokharel has urged the concerned authorities and businesses to ensure an efficient and systematic supply system, citing the possibility of increased demand for essential commodities during the festive period.

Pokharel reviewed the district’s supply situation for LPG and other petroleum products and stressed the need for coordination among the relevant stakeholders to ensure consumers can obtain fuel without difficulty.

Umesh Kumar Pokharel, chief of the Nepal Oil Corporation’s Charali office, said there was no shortage of petroleum products in the district.

Similarly, Jit Bahadur Karki, operator of Parajuli Gas Industry, said Jhapa’s daily demand for LPG stood at around 5,500 cylinders, while production had reached approximately 7,600 cylinders a day.

According to Karki, LPG consumption in the market has increased by around 40 percent compared with normal levels over the past two months.

Representatives of security agencies, the Nepal Oil Corporation, the Petroleum Dealers Association and the Gas Sellers Association took part in a discussion at the District Administration Office on Tuesday. The meeting focused on maintaining a regular supply of petroleum products and ensuring their smooth distribution throughout the festive season.