On Saturday, the Tasnim news agency reported that one-quarter of restaurants in Tehran have been forced to close due to the rising prices of meat and other goods, according to the head of the Tehran Restaurant Union, Ali-Asghar Mirabrahimi. He stated, 'This year, we are witnessing an unprecedented decrease in customers at restaurants, to the extent that out of 700 registered restaurants in Tehran, 180 have requested to withdraw their licenses and cancel their permits.' Mirabrahimi added that 'the prices of raw materials, including meat, chicken, legumes, and tomato paste, have risen to such an extent that it has led to a decrease in the number of customers.' The increase in prices, especially for red meat, continues in Iran despite government officials repeatedly promising price reductions in recent weeks.
Rising Meat Prices Force 'One-Quarter' of Tehran Restaurants to Close
Due to soaring meat prices, one-quarter of Tehran's restaurants have closed, with 180 out of 700 registered establishments withdrawing their licenses. This situation highlights the severe economic challenges facing the restaurant industry amid ongoing government promises to reduce prices.
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📰 What Happened
One-quarter of Tehran's restaurants have closed due to skyrocketing meat prices and other goods, leading to a significant drop in customer numbers. This has prompted many establishments to withdraw their licenses.
- 180 out of 700 registered restaurants in Tehran have requested to cancel their permits.
- Prices of essential raw materials, especially meat, have risen significantly despite government promises to reduce them.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been facing economic challenges, including inflation and currency devaluation, which have severely impacted the cost of living and business operations.
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