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Nepal Oil Corporation Moves to Merge LPG Companies Operating Under Different Brands

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated a process to merge LPG companies operating under different names and brands, aiming to streamline the country's LPG supply and distribution system and improve consumer convenience.

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Nepal Oil Corporation Moves to Merge LPG Companies Operating Under Different Brands

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has started the process of merging liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) companies operating under different names and brands to make the country's LPG supply and distribution system more organized and efficient. According to NOC Director Binit Mani Upadhyay, the proposed merger policy aims to simplify LPG supply and distribution while ensuring greater convenience and benefits for consumers. As part of the initiative, the Corporation has formally written to all LPG industries, requesting them to prepare merger plans and take the necessary steps to move the consolidation process forward. The proposed merger is expected to improve coordination among LPG companies, simplify market operations and make the overall distribution system more efficient. The initiative is also aimed at creating a more streamlined LPG market and improving service delivery to consumers.

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