Kathmandu Gas Exchange Halted Amid Crowds
The distribution and exchange of different brands of LPG cylinders in the Kathmandu Valley, initiated by the Nepal Oil Corporation and the Nepal LP Gas Industry Association to ease shortages, has been halted due to overwhelming crowds at distribution centers. Originally planned until October 16, the special exchange counters closed on Wednesday, with regular distribution resuming through local dealers from Thursday. Officials noted that while gas imports from India remain sufficient—even exceeding normal monthly consumption—challenges persist due to unmanaged empty cylinders from a previous half-cylinder distribution policy, weak supply chains, and panic buying. The Nepal Oil Corporation has assured consumers that gas supplies will normalize across the valley by the upcoming Dashain festival, despite the current distribution bottlenecks.





















