Rumors of Red Meat Price Hike Denied / Preferential Exchange Rate for Essential Goods to Remain Unchanged
The Director General of the Office of Inspection and Supervision of Essential Goods at the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad has denied reports of an upcoming increase in red meat prices, emphasizing that the government has no plans to raise the preferential exchange rate for essential imports.
According to Good News Agency, Masoud Amrollahi rejected claims about rising red meat prices, stating: “The assertion that higher exchange rates have led to increased livestock farming costs is baseless. Livestock feed continues to be supplied at the NIMA exchange rate of 28,500 tomans, and fluctuations in the free market exchange rate do not affect this sector.”
Referring to recent rumors on social media, Amrollahi added: “Some individuals are spreading false claims of an imminent price hike to create public concern and market instability. These are profiteers of sanctions, seeking personal gain by manipulating information.”
He stressed that “the government faces no issues in providing foreign currency for importing livestock feed and other agricultural essentials. Any price changes not approved by the Market Regulation Headquarters are considered violations.”
Amrollahi also urged producers and importers to adhere to the official exchange rate when pricing their products. He noted that packaged lamb is currently sold at around 315,000 tomans per kilogram and carcass lamb at approximately 282,000 tomans in chain stores and municipal markets. At retail level, depending on quality, lamb meat is priced between 450,000 and 550,000 tomans per kilogram.
In conclusion, the official reiterated that the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad will continue to monitor the market closely and prevent profiteering and price manipulation in the essential goods sector.
Reporter: Reza Amiri
