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Plenty of low-priced goods ready for Iranians: Official

Iran Materials 28 February 2012 14:45 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 28/ Trend M. Moezzi

Iranians preparing for the coming Persian New Year on March 20 have nothing to worry about because warehouses are filled with goods that will be sold at reasonable prices, Mehr quoted Iran's first vice president as saying.

Enough fruit has been stockpiled to meet demands, as citizens get ready for the coming celebration.

Prices on goods at markets shouldn't be higher during the holidays due to the country's currency policy and merchants who ask higher prices are making money on a religious holiday, which is forbidden by Islam, Rahimi added.

Iran's economy is increasingly stressed by the U.S.-led sanctions against Iran's oil industry and its central bank. The rial, Iran's currency, has lost half of its value against the dollar recently, diminishing Iranians' purchasing power.

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