DANG: Irregular airline operations at Tarigaon Airport have continued to affect aviation fuel sales, with the Nepal Oil Corporation reporting low monthly demand despite an increase in annual fuel consumption.

Depot Accounting Officer Kailash Devkota said the fuel station sold 1,000 liters in a month from mid-April to mid-May, 660 liters from mid-May to mid-June, and 834 liters so far in June. Annual sales, however, increased from 17,909 liters in the fiscal year 2024/25 to 34,340 liters in 2025/26.

Although aviation fuel is currently priced at Rs 269 per liter, Devkota said revenue remains limited as airlines frequently reduce flight operations from four to two flights a week.