Domestic news sources have reported an increase in 'installment' items among various sectors in Iran ahead of the end-of-year market. According to the 'ILNA' news agency, some stores have begun offering shoes and clothing on installment plans for their customers, with some options allowing for payments over '10 months'. Recently, noticeable cases of protein and dried goods sellers have also started selling their products on installment plans, with shoes and clothing now added to this list. The Iranian government's statistical center reported that the consumer price index for households increased by '2.6%' compared to the previous month in the latest report for the month of Dey this year. Accordingly, the year-on-year inflation rate for households in Dey this year compared to Dey last year was '38.5%'. This report indicates that in Dey 1402, the consumer price index reached '222.7', showing a '2.6%' increase compared to the previous month, a '38.5%' increase compared to the same month last year, and a '43.6%' increase over the twelve months ending in the current month compared to the same period last year. On Bahman 20, the 'Donya-e-Eqtesad' newspaper in Tehran also reported an increase in the price of 'pistachios' in the Iranian market, surpassing 'one million tomans' ahead of Nowruz, attributing this increase to the rising dollar rate. Rapid inflation, exceeding general income levels, along with widespread economic disorder, has led to many essential items being removed from the shopping basket of Iranian households or, if purchased, being acquired on installment plans and in reduced quantities. Along with the rise in currency rates, there have been fluctuations in the prices of meat and chicken in both the free and official markets. The minimum New Year bonus for workers is 10.6 million tomans; the scent of the New Year brings the scent of poverty. Associated Press: Bethlehem resembles a ghost town on Christmas Eve. Protests over living conditions have erupted in several provinces of Iran; retirees say: 'We handed the government over to thieves.'
The Hidden Consequences of Inflation; After Meat and Nuts on Installments, 'Clothing on Installments' Arrives in the Pre-New Year Market
As inflation continues to rise in Iran, various sectors are now offering essential goods like clothing on installment plans, reflecting the economic strain on households. The consumer price index has shown significant increases, with many essential items becoming unaffordable for the average Iranian. This situation highlights the deepening economic crisis and its impact on daily life.
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📰 What Happened
In Iran, various sectors have started offering essential goods like clothing on installment plans due to rising inflation. This trend indicates that many households are struggling to afford basic necessities.
- The consumer price index increased by 2.6% from the previous month and 38.5% year-on-year.
- Many essential items are now being purchased on installment plans due to economic strain.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is currently experiencing high inflation rates, which have significantly impacted the purchasing power of its citizens. Many essential goods have become unaffordable, leading to changes in consumer behavior.
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