Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah has said that the support and cooperation of all stakeholders are essential to ensure a smooth supply chain of essential goods, including petroleum products and cooking gas.

Speaking at a meeting held today at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, he stressed the need to intensify market monitoring to prevent any attempts to disrupt the supply of essential goods and services. 

He stressed that stakeholders must work together to maintain an efficient and reliable supply system.

CM Shah also added that the monitoring committee, formed under the Consumers' Protection Act, its regulations, and other prevailing laws, should play an active role in preventing supplies of goods on the black- market, artificial shortages, and the sale of goods at inflated prices.

The meeting, chaired by the Chief Minister, decided to take strict action against anyone found involved in supplies on black-market, creating artificial shortages, or charging higher prices.

It also agreed to promote the efficient use of petroleum products and cooking fuel, reduce unnecessary consumption, and encourage the adoption of alternative energy sources.

Furthermore, the meeting reassured the public that there are currently no disruptions in the supply of essential goods and urged people not to be misled by rumors. 

The meeting was attended by secretaries from various ministries, Chief District Officer of Kailali, Hiralal Regmi, Chief District Officer of Kanchanpur, Madan Koirala, senior officials from the security agencies, representatives from the trade sector, and LP gas dealers, among others.