The retail prices of potatoes during the month ending June 21 increased nearly fourfold (296.8%) compared with the same period of last year.
A kilogram of potatoes were sold at 66,286 rials (51 cents) to register the highest year-on-year price rise among food items, the Statistical Center of Iran reported.
The second and third biggest year-on-year price rises were registered for tomato paste with 245.6% and onions with 156.4%.
The biggest month-on-month price rise during the period was also recorded for potatoes with 13.2%.
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