NOC investigates fuel irregularity

Nepal Oil Corp. (NOC) has started investigation into irregularities and theft of petroleum products imported from the Barauni Refinery of Bihar, eastern India. As part of the investigation, the team also held discussions with transport entrepreneurs, representatives of drivers and technicians of Indian Oil Corp. about the irregularity. NOC has banned ferrying petroleum products from Barauni after some petrol tankers were found ferrying 250 liters of petroleum products, less than their capacity from Barauni to Amlekhgunj. (September 29, 2010)