Kathmandu, Feb 2: The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), a state-owned entity, has clarified that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the market and that supply remains sufficient to meet existing demand.
In a press statement issued today, the state-owned enterprise responsible for importing and distributing petroleum products in Nepal directed LPG industries to ensure smooth and regular supply of gas cylinders to normalize the market.
According to NOC, gas-related industries imported 47,304 metric tonnes of LPG from the Indian Oil Corporation in January this year. Earlier, 47,264 metric tonnes were imported in November 2025 and 48,531 metric tonnes in December 2025.
The Corporation stated that these volumes are adequate to meet winter-season demand across the country.
NOC Spokesperson Manoj Kumar Thakur said that minor supply issues have been reported by a few industries and that those concerned have been instructed to promptly facilitate distribution of LPG cylinders to address the situation.
Considering the current market conditions and the upcoming March 5 election, Thakur added that NOC has placed a requisition for an additional 2,000 metric tonnes of LPG under the regular quota for this month.
The Corporation has also urged consumers to purchase gas cylinders only as needed and cautioned against unnecessary stockpiling. #gas #lpg #nepal
