In Pictures: Kathmandu queues up as cooking gas shortage sparks panic buying
Summary
Long queues formed outside Nepal Oil Corporation in Kathmandu as residents rushed to buy cooking gas amid fears of supply disruptions. Concerns over the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict sparked panic buying and an artificial shortage of LPG cylinders across the capital.
Key Points
- Long queues formed outside Nepal Oil Corporation in Kathmandu as people rushed to secure cooking gas.
- Fear of supply disruptions linked to the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict triggered panic buying.
- The rush created an artificial shortage of LPG cylinders across the capital.
