3 days fuel sale restriction on private vehicles by Government

Kathmandu October 1- The government has imposed a three-day ban on sales of fuel to private vehicles including two wheelers, four wheelers, trucks, tippers and mini-trucks. From Thursday, fuel supplies will be limited to emergency services, public transport, security forces, food supply and medical services.

A joint meeting of Home Ministry, Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), Commerce Ministry and security agencies on Wednesday took the decision between the worsening fuel crises.   The government has come up with the move after the petroleum shortage gripped the country following the ‘unofficial blockade’ imposed by India on vital supplies.

 According to the NOC, the restriction will not be applicable to vehicles used for food supplies, medical services, media and public transportation.  The fuel distribution will be as per the quota fixed by the government.

The government began rationing fuel supplies on Monday. Under the provision, owner of a two-wheeler will be provided three liters of petrol per week; a private four-wheeler will get 10 liters per week; public vehicles are being provided 10-30 liters every alternate day.  According to NOC, the provision will be revised depending on the supply situation.