NOC distributes 750,000 litres of fuel to private vehicles

Kathmandu / October 13: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has distributed 750,000 litres of fuel to the private vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley.

Some 600,000 litres of petrol and 150,000 litres of diesel were provided by the NOC to 125 petrol stations across the Valley, according to Spokesperson of the Corporation, Deepak Baral

The state oil monopoly had ceased providing fuel to private vehicles for the past two weeks given the acute shortage of fuel in the country.

The vehicles were playing on the road since Monday in hope of receiving the petroleum products rationed by the NOC.

Spokesperson Baral shared that not all the vehicles queued in a long line received the petroleum products due to the limited availability of the petro products. Motorcycles were provided five litres of fuel whereas four-wheelers received 15 litres.

The NOC is preparing to made available fuel to more of the private vehicles tomorrow until the import of this essential fuel comes in adequate quantity. The distribution of LPG gas would not take place until the Birgunj check point opens, according to NOC.

Meanwhile, more vehicles carrying petroleum products have entered to Nepal from different border points of the country. According to reports, Indian authorities released more number of vehicles carrying petroleum products on Tuesday since India undeclared blockade after the promulgation of new constitution in Nepal. According to reports, around 150 vehicles carrying petroleum products entered into Nepal on Tuesday itself from different custom points. The supply of petroleum products gave relief to people ahead of the festive seasons of Nepal. (With inputs from RSS)