Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Govt urges consumers to report LPG shortage, black marketing



KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has urged consumers to report any cases of artificial shortage, black marketing or supply-related problems involving liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The secretariat of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav issued a public notice requesting consumers facing difficulties in obtaining LPG cylinders or witnessing irregularities in the market to contact 9851116773.

The secretariat said complaints received through the hotline would be coordinated with relevant government agencies and immediate initiatives would be taken to resolve supply-related issues.

The government has also encouraged consumers to report market irregularities without hesitation, as concerns over LPG availability continue in several areas.

Publish Date : 06 August 2026 15:12 PM

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