Iran warns suppliers against overpricing or hoarding goods


An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

DUBAI, Jan ‌8 (Reuters) - Iran's president warned domestic suppliers ‌against hoarding or overpricing goods, ‌state media reported on Thursday, as Tehran rolls out high-stakes subsidy reforms during nationwide protests ‍against economic hardship.

"People should ‍not feel any ‌shortage in terms of goods' supply and ‍distribution," ​Masoud Pezeshkian said, calling upon his government to ⁠ensure adequate supply of goods and monitoring ‌of prices across the country.

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