Across multiple reports, residents in Iran—particularly in Tehran—say rising food prices are making daily purchases increasingly unaffordable, even as the government tries to cushion the impact. Deutsche Welle reports that authorities introduce measures including food vouchers and increases to the minimum wage, aimed at low-income households under economic strain intensified by war and related conditions. Inquirer.net similarly describes worsening living standards for ordinary Iranians, citing both war-related pressures and long-running economic challenges intensified by sanctions.
Both sources point to the gap between official support and the pace of price increases. Inquirer.net notes that in March Iran’s monthly minimum wage was raised by 60%, to 166 million rials (about $120, €104), but several residents still report that prices—experienced directly in daily shopping—are rising faster than wages and assistance can offset. The reporting centers on the practical experience of consumers finding staples such as rice harder to buy, despite government efforts.
