Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- An ongoing shortage of cooking gas in Kathmandu Valley, just weeks ahead of the general election, has left thousands of households struggling and raised concerns about possible political repercussions if the situation is not normalised soon.

For the past three weeks, consumers across the Valley have reported difficulties in obtaining liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, despite repeated assurances from the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) and LPG suppliers that supplies remain normal.

The shortage has disrupted daily life, forcing many families to queue for hours or search multiple outlets for a refill.

With elections approaching, insiders warn that a prolonged crisis could affect public sentiment and h...