Food Inflation Rates Surveyed

The Statistical Center of Iran’s latest report surveys the price changes in 53 food items during the month ending Aug. 22.  
The biggest month-on-month price rise for a food item in urban areas during the month under review was recorded for carrots with 70.5%, such that a kilogram of carrot was sold at 173,037 rials (63 cents).
The second and third biggest month-on-month price increase during the period under review was registered by oranges with 39.5% and mushrooms with 17.4%, the Statistical Center of Iran reported.
A kilogram of oranges was sold at 191,673 rials (70 cents) and a kilogram of mushrooms went for 426,348 rials ($1.56).