Nepali capital Kathmandu Valley begins to feel the pinch of petroleum shortage as the general strike called by Seven Party Alliance (SPA) intensifies and the movement of tankers transporting fuel comes to a standstill.

Many of the petroleum refilling stations of the valley were seen tagging "no petrol" signs and remained closed on Monday.

"As very few vehicles are plying on the streets, the demand of petrol and diesel itself has plummeted," a representative of Nepal Petroleum Dealers Association told reporters on Monday.

The situation is even worse for kerosene consumers, particularly household consumers who use it to light their kitchen.

However, Nepal Oil Corporation officials said it has sufficient stock at the Ankot Depot to fulfill the immediate demands, and the latest crisis was solely due to transportation problem.

Demonstrations called by the SPA continued in Nepali capital on Monday. Leaders of the SPA vowed to continue with their protest and rejected the king's offer for dialogue.

Source: Xinhua