The average annual inflation gap measured by the Statistical Center of Iran among income deciles stood at 3.6% in the 11th month of the current Iranian year (Jan. 21-Feb. 19), unchanged compared with the previous month.
The inflation gap in “food, beverages and tobacco” group among income deciles decreased by 0.4 percentage points and that of “non-food and services” group was reduced by 0.8 percentage points compared with the previous month.
The average goods and services Consumer Price Index in the 12-month period ending Feb. 19 increased by 44% for the first decile (those with the lowest income) while it grew by 40.5% for the 10th decile (those with the highest income).
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