Forced sale of items with oil in Iran

Published 2021년 4월 21일

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A recent report by ISNA reveals a concerning situation in Ahvaz, where a shortage of edible oil led to forced sales of items like tuna, tomato paste, smarties, and puffs with oil. This phenomenon, fueled by panic buying during the coronavirus pandemic, has seen individuals and officials from various organizations involved in the illegal trade. Despite the situation improving with the import of oilseeds and increased domestic production, forced sales persist, causing distress among the public. Retailers report being forced to sell other items when purchasing oil from wholesalers and bank offices. This issue highlights the deep-rooted problems of panicked buying and the complex web of forced sales that have affected both consumers and the retail market in Ahvaz.

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According to ISNA, this issue became very dangerous for the health of the society in the conditions of the corona outbreak, and many people risked their lives by attending long queues to buy oil. The shortage of oil in the market created many twists and turns; From the forced sale of tuna and tomato paste to smarties and puffs with oil! In recent months, the atmosphere of oil shortages and the influx of people to buy oil has decreased, but the forced sale of items with oil in some trade unions continues, which has caused dissatisfaction among the people. In one case, last night, a neighborhood supermarket on Iqbal Koi Mellat Street in Ahvaz told a customer that he had to buy olive oil in exchange for selling cooking oil because the banker had also sold him olive oil in exchange for edible oils. He also provided the oil from the banker in exchange for buying tomato paste. Over time, bankers and officials of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization stated that initially the ...

Source: Isna