The conflict in West Asia is affecting global petroleum supply, leading to price increases. Even before the conflict began, Nepal was experiencing a shortage of cooking gas. What will be the impact on Nepal if the war continues for a long time? This is currently a matter of public concern.In this context, Ratopati interviewed Dr. Chandika Bhatta, Executive Director of the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). Here is the edited excerpt of the conversation with Executive Director Bhatta:There was a gas shortage in Nepal even before the conflict in West Asia. Was this shortage caused by the knowledge that a war...