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Iran's shelves are full, but wallets are empty. As war drives prices up, Tehran residents say food is slipping out of reach.
Key takeaways
- Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage.
- Officials have introduced higher wages and food vouchers to try and shield low-income households, but many Iranians say the measures are failing to keep up with rising prices.
- In March, the monthly minimum wage in Iran was raised by 60%, or 166 million rials ($120, €104).
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Authorities in Iran are trying to alleviate pressure on consumers with food vouchers and raising the minimum wage. However, some residents of Tehran told DW they are finding it hard to make ends meet.
https://p.dw.com/p/5F4n NSome Iranians are being forced to cut their calorie intake as food costs soar Image: Vahid Salemi/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Living conditions for ordinary Iranians are getting tougher as war and sanctions add to years of economic strain.
Officials have introduced higher wages and food vouchers to try and shield low-income households, but many Iranians say the measures are failing to keep up with rising prices.
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