30% Increase in Textbook Prices in Iranian Schools

The Deputy for Resource Development and Support of the Educational Research and Planning Organization announced a 30% increase in textbook prices. Mohammad Alavi Tabr stated that due to the 'increase in raw material prices and the approved budget from last year, an increase of about 85% was expected.' The ordering and online purchasing of textbooks for the academic year will begin on May 29 and continue until June 16. According to Hamshahri Online, in the past three years, the price of textbooks has increased by 20% each year. About a month ago, Mohammad Alavi Tabr told the Tasnim news agency that the Educational Research and Planning Organization is striving to fully allocate budgetary funds and expressed hope that 'given the allocations made until the time of textbook orders, we would not face a significant jump in textbook prices.' In recent years, the prices of food and other items have also seen significant increases, leading to numerous criticisms and protests. This includes protests from workers, retirees, teachers, and nurses. Protests by retirees in Khuzestan: A member of parliament, a luxury SUV. A housing activist in Tehran: 40% inflation makes living in the capital impossible. The Statistical Center of Iran: The annual inflation rate has reached about 46%. The 'multiple pricing' of bread is a new problem for the people in Iran.