Petroleum shortage continues

Petroleum shortage has continued in the capital city and major urban centers since the past few days due to lack of fuel supply. The transportation of the fuel has been halted due to the growing unrest in the Terai region.

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has said it has been supplying fuel to market at its full capacity through its reserves. NOC chairman Bishwo Nath GOyal told Nepal FM that they were transporting POL products from India through Birgunj during night to meet the demands in the capital city.

The government had decided to transport at least 125 tankers per day so that petroleum supply would not be affected in Kathmandu. nepalnews.com ia Mar 22 07