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Sanctions Pushed Iran Inflation Above 30 Percent: Government

Sanctions Pushed Iran Inflation Dangerously High, Government Claims
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Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks to the media during a press conference in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad is trying to entice Egypt into a new and powerful axis that could reshape the turbulent Middle East, speaking of forging "comprehensive" and "unfettered" relations after decades of distrust. A warming of ties could have uncomfortable repercussions for the U.S. and its wealthy Gulf allies, giving Iran a foothold to spread its influence in Egypt. In turn, Egypt could gain an avenue to influence the fate of Syria, a key ally of Iran, as well as economic benefits. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks to the media during a press conference in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad is trying to entice Egypt into a new and powerful axis that could reshape the turbulent Middle East, speaking of forging "comprehensive" and "unfettered" relations after decades of distrust. A warming of ties could have uncomfortable repercussions for the U.S. and its wealthy Gulf allies, giving Iran a foothold to spread its influence in Egypt. In turn, Egypt could gain an avenue to influence the fate of Syria, a key ally of Iran, as well as economic benefits. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

DUBAI, April 1 (Reuters) - Iran's inflation rate has climbed above 30 percent under the impact of international economic sanctions, according to figures released by the government's statistics centre.

The rate reached 31.5 percent in the 12 months to March 20, which was the end of Iran's calendar year, the semi-official Mehr news agency quoted the centre as saying on Monday.

Inflation was 27.4 percent at the end of last December, according to previously released official data. The rate was 26.4 percent in March 2012.

Iran has suffered double-digit inflation for most of the past decade. Inflation began rising sharply at the end of 2010 when the government slashed food and fuel subsidies; since then the sanctions, imposed over Iran's disputed nuclear programme, have pushed down its currency, adding to pressure on prices.

Analysts say that including prices of imported goods, Iran's real inflation rate may be roughly twice as high as the official number.

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