In a story released today on IRNA, Iran has had to raise interest rates to 20% to combat hyperinflation. The sanctions brought against the economy has forced the price of goods imported to the country up sharply over a short space of time.  

“State news agency IRNA has no news on the Iranian currency this morning, but it does feature an interview with an official, noting the rise in interest rates to 20%. The effort is to reduce the flow of cash in the economy, but the official says it will increase capital investment by banks in an “impressive market”

Anecdotal evidence from EA Worldwide reported:

An EA source reports that a relative in Tehran ordered a washing machine for 400,000 Toman (about $240) this week. When he went to the shop the next day, he was told that — amidst the currency crisis and rising import costs — the price was now 800,000 Toman (about $480). Another EA source says that the price of an item of software for a laptop computer has tripled from 50,000 Toman to 150,000 Toman within days.