Iranians buy cooking oil in Turkey amid economic crisis

9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25

Dozens of Iranians were seen carrying four- and five-liter bottles of cooking oil across the Turkey-Iran border, with shopkeepers reporting a recent spike in demand.
Buyers like Maryam, who typically trade cigarettes, now purchase oil in Turkey for just over $10 and resell it in Iran for a modest profit, as prices for basic goods soar at home.
Vendors and buyers conceal their identities to avoid scrutiny from Turkish and Iranian authorities, highlighting the desperation and risks driven by Iran’s ongoing economic turmoil and postponed peace talks.

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