BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 8. Iran should not
experience a shortage of goods, said President Masoud Pezeshkian at
a meeting with a working group on the implementation of the
government's program on food security and improving living
conditions for the population at the Central Bank, Trend reports.
He emphasized that the prices set for products must be closely
monitored and rigorously enforced, with any violations subject to
severe penalties.
Pezeshkian further asserted that individuals engaged in hoarding
goods and selling them at inflated prices should face strict
punishment. He outlined that any sales center found violating the
approved pricing should be immediately removed from the sales
network, and appropriate legal actions must be pursued.
On January 4, the Iranian government launched a comprehensive
support program aimed at ensuring food security, improving living
conditions, and stabilizing the economy amidst ongoing economic
challenges.
Meanwhile, the Iranian currency has continued to experience
significant depreciation. Despite the allocation of foreign
currency at preferential rates for the import of essential goods,
prices for these products continue to rise.
Due to the recent sharp loss of value of the Iranian currency
against foreign currencies, traders in Iran have been holding
protests since December 29. The protesters are demanding serious
steps to stabilize the value of the currency and the economic
situation.
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