The US dollar began its new week in the Iranian market on Saturday, August 20, with a price above 10,500 tomans, briefly reaching 11,000 tomans. Websites that track the price of the US dollar in Iran's unofficial market showed the selling price to customers at up to 11,000 tomans before noon on Saturday. Currently, the price of the US dollar on these websites is recorded at 10,650 tomans. In the same unofficial sources, the price of the 'Imami' gold coin is noted as four million and 200 thousand tomans. The government of Hassan Rouhani announced its new currency policies last week, aimed at combating the rampant inflation of foreign currencies. However, last Thursday, the dollar also reached a five-digit price, and after severe fluctuations, it ended the week at 10,500 tomans. On the other hand, according to the Mehr News Agency citing the Central Bank of Iran, the official price of each US dollar for Saturday remained unchanged from the last working day of the previous week at 4,200 tomans. Additionally, the exchange rate for each British pound decreased by 485 rials compared to last Thursday, valued at 5,362 tomans, and each euro also dropped by 828 rials in the same period, valued at 4,795 tomans. In this context, last Friday, the Ministry of Industry and Mines announced the price of currency for essential goods remained at 4,200 tomans. The Iranian Labor News Agency, ILNA, citing the public relations of this ministry, denied the reduction of the dollar price to 3,500 tomans and stated that 'reducing the price of currency for essential goods is not on the government's agenda.'
Dollar Starts the Week Above 10,500 Tomans
The US dollar began the week in Iran above 10,500 tomans, reflecting ongoing currency instability despite government efforts to control inflation. The official rate remains at 4,200 tomans, but unofficial market prices show significant fluctuations. This situation highlights the challenges faced by the Iranian economy and the government's struggle to stabilize the currency.
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📰 What Happened
The US dollar's price in Iran's unofficial market rose above 10,500 tomans, reaching nearly 11,000 tomans, indicating ongoing currency instability. The official rate remains unchanged at 4,200 tomans, highlighting the disparity between official and market rates.
- The dollar's price fluctuated significantly, ending the week at 10,500 tomans.
- The government has announced new currency policies to combat inflation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced significant economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation, largely due to international sanctions and domestic policies.
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