DoCSCP ensure smooth supply of LPG
The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer's Protection (DoCSCP) has ensured the smooth and regular supply of LPG amid the reports of its short supply in the market.
According to the Department, it would coordinate with the related agencies and take regulatory measures for the smooth supply of LPG.
As part of its move, Nepal Oil Corporation and other gas factories have been asked to make the smooth and regular supply of gas.
The Department has lately intensified the inspection and monitoring of the market amid the reports of the shortage of LPG and grocery items. The inspection took place regularly to ensure the smooth supply of the items, said Narahari Tiwari, Director at the Department.
Stockpiling ahead of the March 5 elections, cold, and India struggling to maintain the supply-demand system may be contributing to the scarcity, according to the Department. However, a week ago, the Nepal Oil Corporation has clarified that there was no shortage of LPG in the market.
According to a statement issued by the state-owned trading enterprise responsible for importing, storing and distributing petroleum products in Nepal, asked LPG industries to ensure the smooth supply of LPG in the market.
The NOC said 47,304 metric tonnes of gas were imported from Indian Oil Corporation in January this year. Previously, 47,264 metric tonnes of gas were imported in November, 2025, and 48,531 metric tonnes in December.
According to the NOC, Nepal consumes around 100,000 cylinders of LPG daily while demand is rising by around 15 percent for around two peak winter months. In the view of the upcoming elections, the Corporation said it has increased LPG orders by 2,000 tonnes for February alongside its monthly quota of 49,500 tonnes.
According to data, Nepal imported 274,805 tonnes of LPG amounting to Rs 27 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year until mid-January. The import declined by nine percent compared to the same corresponding period last year. The last FY saw the import of 554,612 tonnes worth Rs 62.5 billion.
