To prevent artificial shortage of LP gas, the District Administration Office, Jumla, has decided that dealers should keep records of gas purchases and sales. 

A meeting chaired by Acting Chief District Officer Min Bahadur Rawal decided to prevent artificial shortage of gas. 'There is an artificial shortage of gas in the district, and dealers have been asked to keep records to prevent this,' said Acting Chief District Officer Min Bahadur Rawal. 

Some people complain that goods vehicles are not allowed to ply during the elections, while others complain that gas will become expensive, causing gas shortage in the district headquarters, Khalanga. Consumers are worried as gas shortages are starting to occur in the market. They have urged to create an environment for easy gas sales and distribution. 

According to the Jumla Administration Office, 2,000 cylinders of gas are required in Khalanga. It is alleged that traders are hiding gas by showing an artificial shortage. 

Acting Chief District Officer Min Bahadur Rawal said, ‘The administration is aware of making arrangements to prevent artificial shortage of gas and to ensure that consumers who need it can get it easily.’

The meeting has identified dealers to prevent possible shortage of LP gas in the district. Budha General Store and Lagan Store and Suppliers have been found to be selling gas in the district. Acting Chief District Officer Rawal said, ‘It has been decided that records should be kept while distributing gas and records should be given to consumers from the gas cylinders purchased from the dealer.