Banking News – Consumers in Kathmandu Valley have been facing significant difficulties obtaining cooking LPG gas, with long queues forming at designated distribution points from early Sunday morning.

Following disruptions in regular LPG supplies, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) arranged special gas distribution at seven locations across the Valley in coordination with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu. The arrangement was targeted at consumers who were unable to obtain gas from regular dealers and were in urgent need of supplies.

Long queues were reported at the NOC’s Teku premises and other designated locations, as consumers arrived early to purchase LPG cylinders.

Where is LPG being distributed?

• NOC Teku premises: Nepal, HP, Everest Sugam, Shriram and Sagar
• Animal Services Branch, Chapali, Budhanilkantha: Nepal, HP and Bhanu
• Radhaswami, Kirtipur: Nepal, HP, Everest Sugam, Shrikrishna, Sai Baba and Shrimaya
• New Bazaar, Judo Hall premises: Nepal, HP and Om
• Tarakeshwar Municipality premises: Nepal and HP
• Chandragiri Municipality Office: Lokpriya, Nepal, HP and Shrimaya
• National Tuberculosis Centre, Thimi: Nepal, HP, Surya, Sagar, Everest Sugam and SCT

According to the corporation, LPG imports are continuing regularly, but special distribution has been arranged to improve access for consumers. Gas is being distributed at the designated locations from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Consumers are required to bring their citizenship certificate or National Identity Card to purchase LPG gas.

Although cylinders from multiple gas companies are being distributed at the designated locations, consumers have complained that they are still being forced to wait in queues for several hours, adding to the difficulties caused by the ongoing supply problem.