How consumers can be cheated by the sale of half-filled LPG cylinders
How consumers can be cheated by the sale of half-filled LPG cylinders By LB Thapa The Nepal Oil Corporation deserves praise for maintaining a steady supply of petroleum products—particularly petrol, diesel, and LPG—across the country. A long-term agreement with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has made this possible. Even as the Indian government faces challenges in ensuring a steady supply of these fuels within its borders, the Nepali government has managed to sustain distribution nationwide. However, the prices of many consumer goods have risen due to the ripple effects of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Although Nepal does not import crude oil and has not yet experienced a direct impact from the war, a prolonged conflict could change this situation for sure. Nepal imports its petroleum products under five-year agreements with the IOC, and the current agreement still has one year remaining. While all petroleum products ...