SCI Scans Food Price Changes

The Statistical Center of Iran has released a new report, reviewing the price changes in 53 food items during the month ending Dec. 20.  
The biggest month-on-month price rise for a food item during the month under review in urban areas was recorded for watermelon with 61%. A kilogram of watermelon was sold at 39,726 rials (15 cents).
The second and third biggest month-on-month price increase during the period under review was registered for peaches with 48% and carrots with 40.3%, the Statistical Center of Iran reported. 
A kilogram of peaches was sold at 179,223 rials (69 cents) and a kilogram of carrots went for 78,976 rials (30 cents).