[sustran] FW: CE News - Busses and Trucks in Birgunj Using Kerosene instead of Diesel

[Paul Barter]

Forwarded item from the Nepal Clean Energy News e-newsletter. 

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Clean Energy NEWS
Vol. 1, Number 50, November 13, 2001
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Table of Contents
- Governments Ready to Ratify Kyoto Protocol
- Local People Unite to Oppose the Establishment of New Brick Kilns
- Majority of Busses and Trucks in Birgunj Using Kerosene instead of Diesel
- Solar Power Gaining Popularity in Villages in Tanahu District.
- Electric Vehicle in Tourism Sector
- Announcement : E-Conference on Renewable Energy Technologies
- Link of the Week
- Did You Know?
- Quiz of the Week # 12
- Answer of QUIZ of the Week # 11
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Majority of Busses and Trucks in Birgunj Using Kerosene instead of Diesel

According to petroleum dealers and some vehicle entrepreneurs, more than 50
percent of the trucks and buses in Birganj are currently using kerosene
instead of diesel. Although, Nepal Oil Corporation admits that vehicles are
using kerosene in place of diesel, and there even a provision of strong
penalty for doing this, no action has been taken and most petrol pumps are
openly supplying kerosene to buses and trucks. As the price of kerosene,
which is subsidized by the government, is Rs. 8.50 less than diesel, this
practice has resulted in lower operating costs and reduction in fares.
Previously transportation of goods from Birganj to Kathmandu used to cost up
to Rs. 9,000 per ton. But not [sic] this has gone down to Rs. 6,000 to 7,000
per ton. Close to 500 buses and trucks depart from Birganj to different
parts of the country every day. Although the use of kerosene reduces the
operating costs, this damages the vehicles and also increases the emissions.


Source: Kantipur Daily, 8 November 2001

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