Food prices in Iran have surged by 300% to 400%, resulting from several wars the country has endured, including the current war with the United States.
CNN reported, citing disclosures from several Iranian media outlets, that food prices in Iran have multiplied sharply over a short period due to the effects of the war with the United States, directly impacting domestic consumers.
Last month, Iran’s "Khabar Online" news agency reported an unprecedented rise in food prices over the past year, adding that this has become a major public concern as some food items have increased in price by 300% to 400%.
Meanwhile, "Rajanews," an Iranian news website linked to hardline political groups, claimed that food prices in Iran have tripled since President Masoud Pezeshkian took office in July 2024. During these two years up to now, Iran has faced two wars, including the most recent one.
Data from Khabar Online shows that cooking oil prices rose by 431% from May 2025 to May 2026, while egg prices increased by 342% during the same period. Chicken meat prices also rose at a similar rate.
Khabar Online pointed out that the "twelve-day war" between Israel and Iran in June 2025, along with the current conflict between the United States and Iran, are key reasons for the steep increase in food prices.
Overall, the latest year-on-year inflation rate has hit Iran’s Hormozgan province the hardest, soaring to 101.4%, followed by Khuzestan and Bushehr provinces at 98.9% and 96.5%, respectively.
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Source:cnn