The cost of fruit in Iran has rapidly risen in recent years, making it increasingly unaffordable for ordinary people. Now it seems that the high price of the new season’s crop of fruit is out of reach for Iranian consumers. The head of the Fruit and Vegetable Sellers’ Union of Iran, Esmail Moradian, has stated that though the price of some items have fallen, shoppers still cannot afford them. The price of watermelon has increased by a staggering 66.67%, and strawberries by 33.33%.
This situation has been made worse by a weak economy, sky-rocketing inflation, and a depreciating currency. The result is a nutrition and health crisis, as ordinary families miss out on fresh fruits and vegetables. The Iranian economy has been deeply unstable for the past few years, with a sharp decline in the value of the rial and a general economic downturn. This has had a major impact on the price of food items, with inflation reaching a staggering 75 percent for some items.
Source: iranintl.com
