KATHMANDU: Depot and offices of the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) will remain open even during the Dashain holidays.

The NOC has stated that 13 of its depots and offices will remain open to ensure easy sale and distribution of petroleum products as per the local necessity during the Dashain festival holidays.

Fuel depots in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmai, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provincial offices as well as those of Dhanusha, Charaali, Nepalgunj, Birgunj, Dang and Dipayal will remain open.

With increased use of vehicles to travel during Dashain, fuel consumption also goes up.