The LP Gas Dealers’ Association (LPGDA) has stopped the supply of gas in Kathmandu from Wednesday protesting the Nepal Oil Corporation’s denial to allow import of cooking gas in proportion to the demand.

Cooking gas retailers staging protest with empty gas cylinders in front of a Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) office in Kathmandu demanding easy supply of LPG. (File photo)

Cooking gas retailers staging protest with empty gas cylinders in front of a Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) office in Kathmandu demanding easy supply of LPG. (File photo)
The association had stopped transportation of gas cylinders to the valley from Sunday and stopped distribution of cylinders after the stock was over.

The association also threatened to launch fresh protest in coordination with the industrial groups and stop the supply of gas across the nation.

Association members blamed the NOC of not being serious about issues directly affecting the general public. They, however, refuted allegations that they had stopped the supply to create artificial shortage in the market.

The association is planning to stop the sale through the dealers all over the country and organise demonstrations in front of the NOC office with empty cylinders and also padlock the NOC, if their demands are not met.

Consumers have been facing difficulties due to the shortage of cooking gas in the market.