Fact-check · Oct 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They have 300% inflation”
FALSE
What the record shows
Iran's Statistical Center reported point-to-point inflation at 89.8% in September 2026; Central Bank reported 83.8%. Annual inflation stood at 73.6% (Statistical Center) or 65.1% (Central Bank) as of August-September 2026.
The claim of 300% inflation is materially false. Official Iranian sources report inflation in the 65–90% range depending on the measure and agency.
This figure differs by region.
Sources
- Iran's annual inflation rate reaches 53.9%, Central Bank of Iran says
- Iran’s Inflation Reaches 89.8% in September: Statistical Center
- Iran’s inflation surges further as consumer prices hit new highs
- Iran's inflation spiral deepens as rial slides and tensions rise
- Inflation in Iran
- 2026 Iran war fuel crisis
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