An unusual report in the Iranian newspaper Shargh newspaper exposes what the regime prefers to downplay: the war is no longer just hitting oil facilities and infrastructure—it is now deeply impacting every Iranian household.
According to the report, inflation in the Iranian month of Farvardin (March 21–April 20) surged to 73.5% year-on-year, meaning families paid nearly 75% more for the same basket of goods compared to last year. Monthly inflation is also accelerating, with a roughly 5% rise in prices in just one month.
The data points to a deepening stagflation cycle—rising prices combined with shrinking incomes and growing unemployment. Iranian families are no longer managing budgets; they are managing survival.
Basic consumption patterns are changing rapidly: