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SCI: Inflation Gap Among Income Deciles Reaches 2.8%

SCI: Inflation Gap Among Income Deciles Reaches 2.8%
SCI: Inflation Gap Among Income Deciles Reaches 2.8%

The average annual inflation gap measured by the Statistical Center of Iran among income deciles stood at 2.8% in the seventh Iranian month (Sept. 23-Oct. 22), indicating a 1.1 percentage point decrease compared with the previous month (3.9%). 
The inflation gap in “food, beverages and tobacco” group among income deciles decreased by 0.9 percentage points and that of “non-food and services” group reduced by 3.6 percentage point compared with the month before. 
The average goods and services Consumer Price Index in the 12-month period ending Oct. 22 increased by 47.9% for the first decile (those with the lowest income) while it grew 46.9% for the 10th decile (those with the highest income). 

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