Rich-Poor Inflation Gap at 9.3%

The average annual inflation gap measured by the Statistical Center of Iran among income deciles stood at 9.3% in the ninth Iranian month (Nov. 21-Dec. 20), indicating a 0.4 percentage point increase compared with the previous month (8.9%). 
The inflation gap in “food, beverages and tobacco” group among income deciles increased by 0.4 percentage points and that of “non-food and services” group widened by 1.5 percentage point compared with the previous month. 
The average goods and services Consumer Price Index in the 12-month period ending Dec. 20 increased by 27.9% for the first decile (those with the lowest income) while it grew by 37.2% for the 10th decile (those with the highest income).