Title: Government Report Details Monthly Price Fluctuations in Key Food Categories
A recent government report has detailed the monthly price changes for selected food items in urban areas across the country, providing a clear snapshot of the current economic landscape.
The data, covering a range of essential goods, reveals specific inflationary trends for the month of Mordad. In the Bread and Cereals category, pasta saw the highest increase at 5.3%, followed by ‘ash reshte’ (a type of noodle) at 5.1%, and premium foreign rice at 4.6% compared to the previous month.
Protein and Dairy Analysis
Within the Meat, Poultry, and Related Products segment, factory-farmed chicken prices rose by 5.8%, while rainbow trout increased by 3.8%. The Dairy, Eggs, and Oils category saw pasteurized Iranian cheese lead with a 5.1% price hike. Pasteurized doogh (a yogurt drink) followed with a 3.8% increase, and both solid vegetable oil and pasteurized yogurt saw a 3.3% rise. In a contrasting trend, the price of eggs saw a significant decrease of 4.6%.
Fruits, Vegetables, and Processed Goods
The Fruits and Nuts group experienced some of the most dramatic shifts. Orange prices surged by 17.1%, bananas by 8.6%, and peaches by 6.2%. Conversely, the price of fresh lemons dropped sharply by 15.7%.
A separate section on Vegetables and Legumes showed substantial increases for cucumbers (28.1%), mushrooms (18.6%), and eggplant (7.9%). This was balanced by notable price reductions for potatoes (-10.3%), bell peppers (-9.9%), and tomatoes (-6.5%).
Finally, in the Sugar, Beverages, and Other Foods category, mayonnaise (3.9%), tomato paste (3.7%), and packaged foreign tea (3.0%) recorded the highest increases.
This detailed breakdown offers valuable insight into the dynamic nature of the national food market, highlighting both areas of pressure and adjustment for consumers.
