KATHMANDU, March 16: Most of the private petrol pumps in the Kathmandu Valley wore a deserted look, while those operated by Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Sajha Cooperative saw long queues on Sunday despite the government claim that there would be no shortage of petroleum products.

KATHMANDU, March 15: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the import of cooking gas citing short supply after panic buyers rushed to purchase cooking gas in large quantities.