Heavy Agricultural Export Duties Levied to Boost Domestic Supplies

The Agriculture Ministry has imposed export tariffs on three agricultural products to boost domestic supplies and bring down their rising prices.
These products include potatoes, tomatoes and onions, on which 70%, 100% and 120% in export duty will be levied respectively.
According to an IRIB News report, the new tariff system was implemented on Oct. 13 and will remain in effect until Nov. 21.