[58065] The government and parliament are working to increase food subsidies in light of the cost of living

The government and parliament are examining an increase in food assistance

Against the backdrop of the challenging economic situation in Iran, the government and parliament are promoting an initiative to increase the amounts of food stamps ("Kala-barg") in order to ease the burden of the cost of living on the population. This is according to reports on May 13, 2026.

Minister of Welfare, Ahmad Midari, stated that the authorities are working together to find a solution to the problem of soaring prices. According to Midari as reported in آخرین خبر, the goal is to bring the discussion on increasing the credit for the stamps to a conclusion as quickly as possible. The minister emphasized that the move now depends on "support for financial resources" that will allow the plan to be carried out.

A similar report also appeared in آخرین خبر لرستان, highlighting the coordination between the branches of government in an effort to curb the effects of inflation. Both channels, which are identified with the establishment line in Iran, present the initiative as a gesture by the administration toward the public.

So far, no technical details or final deadlines have been published for the implementation of the decision, with the Minister of Welfare settling for expressing hope that the budgeting procedures will be completed without unnecessary delays.