Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes
Summary
People in Iran are facing many problems because of economic troubles, government limits, and damage from recent conflicts involving the United States and Israel. Prices for food, rent, and medicine have risen sharply, while wages and pensions have not kept up, making it hard for many Iranians to pay for basic needs.Key Facts
- A pensioner in Tehran now pays about $5 for a small tub of ice cream and yogurt, while her monthly pension is about $94 after a government increase.
- Iran is dealing with long-term economic problems worsened by recent conflicts and sanctions from the United States and Israel.
- Inflation last month was nearly 90%, and food prices increased by 134% compared to the previous year.
- Rent increases in Tehran have averaged about 50%, although the government limits legal increases to 27%.
- The government offers small cash subsidies and electronic food coupons, but some shops refuse them because they have not been reimbursed.
- Iran’s currency recently hit a record low, trading at more than 1.9 million rials per US dollar.
- The government doubled official bread prices last month, and petrol prices may rise again soon.
- Internet access in Iran was completely cut off for three months during recent unrest and war, and even now it remains very slow and heavily controlled.
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