Queues Form at Kathmandu Petrol Pumps Amid Supply Shortage Rumors

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Ratopati March 03, 2026

Queues Form at Kathmandu Petrol Pumps Amid Supply Shortage Rumors

Kathmandu. Amid rumors of a petroleum product shortage, a crowd gathered at petrol pumps across the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday as well.

Queues were seen at locations including the Nepal Army petrol pump in Bhadrakali and the Nepal Police petrol pump in Naxal.

The rush at petrol pumps is due to discussions surrounding potential problems in petrol imports and subsequent price hikes caused by the Israel-Iran conflict. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

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