Iran's 134% food inflation bites hard: Meat, coffee and dairy quietly disappear from household shelves
US-Iran war: Multiple reports suggested that the war with the US and Israel has ruined tens of millions of households in Iran. Prices are up somewhere between 60 and 88 percent over the year, while food in Iran has reportedly passed triple-digit inflation for the poorest households.
Tehran residents are grappling with soaring food inflation, with meat, dairy, and coffee becoming increasingly unaffordable. The war with the United States has exacerbated Iran's economic woes, leading to hyperinflation and a struggling economy. Inflation has reached record levels, with food prices skyrocketing and many household items costing between 60 and 88 percent more than a year ago.
Jobs are scarce, particularly full-time and industrial work. The statistical center reported a 12-month inflation rate of 66 percent for Iranian households in July 2026, up from 62 percent in June, making it the highest annual rate in decades. Dairy consumption has dropped significantly, and coffee prices have surged, with some establishments charging four times the pre-war price for a cup of coffee.
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