{"id":323623,"date":"2024-08-29T12:26:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T11:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=323623"},"modified":"2024-08-29T12:26:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T11:26:23","slug":"masoud-pezeshkians-economic-policies-a-catalyst-for-unrest-and-uprising-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/economy\/masoud-pezeshkians-economic-policies-a-catalyst-for-unrest-and-uprising-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Masoud Pezeshkian\u2019s Economic Policies: A Catalyst for Unrest and Uprising in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Iranian regime\u2019s new president\u2019s recent efforts to increase fuel prices have ignited a wave of concern among Iranians, already grappling with severe economic hardships. On August 27, Masoud Pezeshkian laid the groundwork for a potential hike in gasoline prices, arguing that the current subsidized pricing system is unsustainable. “There is no logic in buying gasoline at the free market price in dollars and selling it at a subsidized rate,” he stated<\/a>, hinting at the need to raise fuel prices to align with market conditions.<\/p>\n

Pezeshkian further expressed frustration over the government’s financial constraints, saying, “I don\u2019t have money for wheat, for medicine, for inputs, for pensioners\u2019 salaries, but I buy gasoline at 50,000 tomans per dollar and sell it at 10,000 tomans. Which logic accepts that we are doing this?”<\/p>\n

The official government newspaper “Iran” attempted to downplay<\/a> Pezeshkian\u2019s remarks, stating, “Expressing opinions about gasoline prices does not mean a decision has been made,” and promising that there would be no “shock treatment” or unexpected measures. However, many citizens fear that any adjustments will only exacerbate their economic woes.<\/p>\n

Compounding the anxiety over potential fuel price hikes is the sharp increase in food prices, which has further strained household budgets. Recent data from the Statistical Center of Iran, reported by the state-run website Didar News, shows<\/a> that from the beginning of 2021 to the end of August this year, food and beverage prices have surged by 194%. This nearly threefold increase over a three-year period has placed immense pressure on Iranian families, who are already struggling with rising costs and stagnant incomes.<\/p>\n

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Grim Forecast of #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Economic Prospects Under Pezeshkianhttps:\/\/t.co\/nlvKw2HUrb<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n