India, April 25 -- Scenes of people carrying large bottles of cooking oil across the Iran-Turkey border have become a striking symbol of the country's growing economic distress. As inflation continues to rise and supplies shrink, many Iranians now travel across the border to buy cheaper essentials.

The trend highlights how war disruptions, subsidy cuts, and rising prices have reshaped daily life. For thousands of families, cross-border shopping is no longer optional-it has become an important way to cope with rising costs and shortages.

Why Are Iranians Crossing Into Turkey to Buy Cooking Oil?

At the Kapikoy land crossing between Iran and Turkey, the daily movement of shoppers has increased sharply in recent weeks. Many people arrive w...