Nepal Oil Corporation Denies Direct Impact of West Asian Conflict on Fuel Supply, Cites LPG Shortage as Artificial

Kathmandu. The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has clarified that the ongoing conflict in West Asia has not directly affected the supply of petroleum products in Nepal so far.Officials stated that the supply remains regular due to Nepal not importing crude oil and having a long-term agreement with India's Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). However, the price increase in the international market due to the war has added an economic burden on consumers.NOC Executive Director Dr. Chandika Prasad Bhatta clarified that since Nepal does not import crude oil, the conflict in West Asia has had no direct impact. He said, 'It seems...