Lifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflation
The recent partial lifting of internet restrictions in Iran has exposed widespread public anger over soaring food prices and shortages. Annual price increases for essential items like vegetable oil, chicken, and rice have reached alarming levels, with inflation rates soaring between 140% and 200%. The Iranian government is facing criticism for its handling of the economic crisis, while citizens express their frustrations online as connectivity improves.
- ▪Vegetable prices have increased by 308% in a year in Iran.
- ▪The Iranian government has begun restoring internet access after restrictions were imposed during protests.
- ▪Food inflation has risen to between 140% and 200%, contributing to overall inflation of 70%.
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Women shop for fruit and vegetables on 26 March 2026 in Tehran, Iran, where vegetable prices have increased by 308% in a year. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenWomen shop for fruit and vegetables on 26 March 2026 in Tehran, Iran, where vegetable prices have increased by 308% in a year. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty ImagesIranLifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflationAs government begins restoring connection, population voices dismay over food price increases and shortagesPatrick WintourWed 27 May 2026 13.48 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 13.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe partial lifting of internet restrictions in Iran has revealed a rising tide of anger about food price inflation as ordinary Iranians decry annual…
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