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Iran Faces 49% Inflation Amid Rising Food Prices

11/7/2025

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attributes rising consumer prices to his government and cites nearly 49% inflation in September.
He criticized the bloated bureaucracy and urged spending cuts to ease strain.
Reports show widespread food price hikes, including bread and vegetables, linked to imbalances and inefficiencies.
Salaries of many government employees remain far below living costs, raising concerns about stagflation.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attributes rising consumer prices to his government and cites nearly 49% inflation in September.
He criticized the bloated bureaucracy and urged spending cuts to ease strain.
Reports show widespread food price hikes, including bread and vegetables, linked to imbalances and inefficiencies.
Salaries of many government employees remain far below living costs, raising concerns about stagflation.