Title: Government Support Program Enters New Phase with Expanded Benefits and Defined Timeline
In a continued effort to mitigate the impact of inflation on citizens, the Iranian government’s electronic subsidy program has been credited with new funds and an expanded list of essential goods. Households are now advised to utilize their current credits within a designated timeframe to benefit from this state support.
Timely Utilization of Subsidy Credits
The fourth phase of the electronic subsidy deposit was allocated on September 19, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This financial support, aimed at adjusting the pressure of inflation on vulnerable segments of the population, provides 5 million rials per person for the first to third income deciles and 3.5 million rials for the fourth to seventh deciles.
A key operational detail for this phase is the utilization deadline. According to an official announcement from the electronic subsidy system, households have until the end of the Iranian month of Aban 1404 (mid-November 2025) to use this credit. Failure to spend the allocated amount by this date will result in the expiration of this particular support installment.
Expanding the Basket: New Protein Options Added
In a move to enhance the nutritional health of households and support domestic production, the list of purchasable items has been diversified. The previous basket consisted of 11 essential items—including rice, oil, sugar, legumes, chicken, red meat, milk, cheese, yogurt, and pasta—as determined by the Iran Institute.
This basket has now been expanded with four new high-protein items: turkey meat, quail, fish, and shrimp. These additions provide households with greater choice and increase the diversity of their food supplies. For instance, the new items cover a significant portion of protein needs, with market prices for unpackaged turkey meat around 1.8 million rials per kilo and trout priced at approximately 3.65 million rials.
A Look Ahead: Economic Planning and Support
While the government’s subsidy program is designed to cushion consumers from inflationary pressures, broader economic discussions regarding the structure of import financing are ongoing. Official statements have confirmed that the preferred foreign exchange rate for essential goods like rice, meat, and animal inputs will remain in place until the end of the current Iranian year.
The current phase of the subsidy program, with its clear deadline and expanded basket, offers a period of predictable support. This allows for stable access to essential goods, underscoring the government’s focus on managing the economic welfare of its citizens through direct assistance mechanisms.