Kathmandu. The offices and depots of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) will remain open even during Dashain holidays. According to the NOC, 13 depots and offices will remain open on the basis of local need to make arrangements for the smooth sale and distribution of petroleum products during public holidays.

The fuel depots at Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces and fuel depots at Dhanusha, Charali, Nepalgunj, Birgunj, Dang and Dipayal will remain open. With the increase in the use of vehicles during the Dashain festival, the consumption of fuel has also increased.