Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 50

13-Dec-2010

IRAN

Subsidy Reform Delays Not Due To Security Concerns, Iranian Economy Minister Says

Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Shamsoddin Hosseini on 4 December rejected speculation that the delay in the implementation of the anticipated subsidy reform plan was due to security concerns. The preparations for the implementation of the subsidy reform plan have nearly been completed, and the law will be put into force in the near...