Nepal to ration cooking gas amid shortage concerns
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Nepal has started rationing cooking gas to manage fears of a nationwide shortage. This affects households and businesses relying on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking, aiming to ensure fair distribution and prevent stock depletion. The government has also warned against LPG hoarding and encouraged switching to piped cooking gas to ease demand pressure.
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- •Nepal's government announced cooking gas rationing on or before March 15, 2026.
- •Authorities warned individuals hoarding LPG and threatened action against them as of March 13, 2026.
- •The government urged users to switch from LPG cylinders to piped cooking gas to reduce LPG demand.
- •The rationing follows concerns about a nationwide shortage of LPG supplies in Nepal.
- •The rationing policy impacts both residential users and commercial businesses dependent on cooking gas.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nepal successfully increases piped cooking gas adoption then LPG demand will decrease, easing shortage risks and stabilizing supply for remaining users.
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