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#13435159

12 March 2026

Nepali consumers carry refilled LPG cylinders as they rush to gas depots to refill them as growing tensions in West Asia halt the supply in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to ease the situation, but shortages persist. Many consumers say they struggle to obtain cooking gas amid the ongoing supply disruption. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to...

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#13435160

12 March 2026

Nepali consumers carry refilled LPG cylinders as they rush to gas depots to refill them as growing tensions in West Asia halt the supply in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to ease the situation, but shortages persist. Many consumers say they struggle to obtain cooking gas amid the ongoing supply disruption. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to...

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#13435165

12 March 2026

Nepali consumers carry refilled LPG cylinders as they rush to gas depots to refill them as growing tensions in West Asia halt the supply in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to ease the situation, but shortages persist. Many consumers say they struggle to obtain cooking gas amid the ongoing supply disruption. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to...

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#13435168

12 March 2026

Nepali consumers carry refilled LPG cylinders as they rush to gas depots to refill them as growing tensions in West Asia halt the supply in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to ease the situation, but shortages persist. Many consumers say they struggle to obtain cooking gas amid the ongoing supply disruption. People wait for hours hoping to refill their gas cylinders. While some manage to purchase filled cylinders, many others return empty-handed as supplies remain limited. The disruption follows the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which heightens tensions across the Gulf region. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route bordering Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, is also affected by the conflict, disrupting the transport of gas and petroleum products. The impact is now felt in markets around the world. Nepal imports cooking gas and petroleum products via India. However, supply disruptions in India begin affecting the Nepali market as well. The Nepal Oil Corporation, which manages the distribution of petroleum products in Nepal, attempts to...

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#13277531

5 February 2026

A retiree walks with a shopping trolley along a pavement in a residential area in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on February 5, 2026. Official statistics indicate that the at-risk-of-poverty rate for people aged 65 and older in Germany rises to approximately 19.6% as of early 2026.

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#13111350

19 December 2025

People shop for woolen and warm clothes at the well-known Bhutia Market in Siliguri, India, on December 19, 2025. Bhutia Market, a landmark for woolen goods with an approximately 50-year legacy, currently struggles to compete with the rising dominance of online shopping.

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#13111351

19 December 2025

People shop for woolen and warm clothes at the well-known Bhutia Market in Siliguri, India, on December 19, 2025. Bhutia Market, a landmark for woolen goods with an approximately 50-year legacy, currently struggles to compete with the rising dominance of online shopping.

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19 December 2025

People shop for woolen and warm clothes at the well-known Bhutia Market in Siliguri, India, on December 19, 2025. Bhutia Market, a landmark for woolen goods with an approximately 50-year legacy, currently struggles to compete with the rising dominance of online shopping.

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#12949695

4 November 2025

A senior woman carries an orange shopping bag and sits on her walker (rollator) taking a rest next to an information sign at a metro station in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 4, 2025. The background shows trees with autumn foliage.

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#12899428

23 October 2025

A senior woman with a walker walks past fruit and vegetable stalls at the weekly market in Schwabach, Germany, on October 18, 2025. Local markets remain important for daily shopping and social contact among elderly residents, reflecting local economic activity and community life in small German towns.

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#12890947

21 October 2025

A senior woman carries a shopping bag and uses a walking stick as she walks across a cobblestone square in Schwabach, Franconia, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, on October 18, 2025. The scene reflects everyday life and local commerce in a small German town.

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#12888470

20 October 2025

A senior woman shops in Hilpoltstein, Franconia, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, on October 18, 2025. The image depicts everyday life and consumer activity among the elderly population in a small Bavarian town.

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#12888471

20 October 2025

A senior woman shops in Hilpoltstein, Franconia, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, on October 18, 2025. The image depicts everyday life and consumer activity among the elderly population in a small Bavarian town.

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#12505628

26 June 2025

A senior woman in a leopard-print coat, hat, and protective mask walks past a glass storefront in Munich, Germany, on January 7, 2022.

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#12505629

26 June 2025

A senior woman walks with a shopping trolley through a commercial plaza in Munich, Germany, on January 7, 2022.

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#12337835

6 May 2025

A senior woman carrying shopping bags walks toward the entrance of the Pasing Arcaden shopping mall in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on January 7, 2022. The woman wears winter clothing.

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