Industry Minister Claims LPG Gas Supply is Improving

Kathmandu. Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Deepak Kumar Shah has claimed that the supply of cooking LPG gas is becoming easier. Minister Shah made this claim on Friday while speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly's Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee held in Singha Durbar. According to him, the ministry is identifying problems in the entire process of LPG loading, transportation, storage, refilling, distribution, and from the dealer to the consumer, and is working rapidly to solve them. He informed that the government has meticulously analyzed the geographical imbalance of demand, market management, and security aspects to make the gas supply easier. Minister Shah stated that the government is preparing a three-tiered energy security plan, including short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans, to permanently solve the gas shortage problem. Emphasizing that the government is fully serious about providing gas to citizens immediately, he informed that continuous discussions are being held with stakeholders to expand gas storage capacity, increase bottling and distribution capacity, and arrange emergency stock. He claimed that immediately after assuming office, he used 'fishbone diagram' and 'critical path method' for technical analysis of the gas supply problem. He said that double manpower and machinery have been mobilized to clear the Krishna Bhir landslide, which is a major obstacle in the supply system, and to open the road. He said, 'The main problem that the general public has experienced recently is the supply of LPG gas. This problem is not just looked at by calculating how many gas bullets have arrived, but the entire supply system from loading to the consumer's kitchen has been analyzed as a single mechanism. A three-tiered strategy has been formulated by identifying reasons such as import, transportation, road, refilling, and storage capacity. Ensuring the easy supply and price control of daily necessities is another priority for us.' Minister Shah clarified that market monitoring has been tightened during the festival period and stated that monitoring will be carried out as a means of promoting fair competition and protecting consumer rights, not as a way to intimidate businessmen. He warned that any businessman acting against consumer interests would be strictly punished according to the law.