KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 2
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has clarified that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the market and that the supply remains sufficient to meet demand.
In a press statement issued today, the state-owned enterprise responsible for importing and distributing petroleum products in Nepal instructed gas industries to ensure the smooth and regular supply of LPG cylinders to the market, thereby maintaining market stability.
The NOC reported that gas-related industries in the country imported 47,304 metric tonnes of gas from the Indian Oil Corporation in January this year. Previously, 47,264 metric tonnes were imported in November 2025, and 48,531 metric tonnes in December of the same year.
The Corporation stated that these volumes are adequate to meet winter demand across the country.
Manoj Kumar Thakur, Spokesperson of the Corporation, said that minor supply issues had been reported by a few industries, and the concerned parties have been instructed to promptly facilitate the distribution of LPG cylinders to normalize the situation.
Considering the current market conditions and the upcoming March 5 election, Thakur added that the Corporation has requisitioned an additional 2,000 metric tonnes of LPG under the regular quota for this month.
The Corporation also urged consumers to purchase gas cylinders only as needed and emphasized that unnecessary stockpiling should be avoided.