Rice importers demanded the clearing of foreign exchange arrears from Jadarza Khaki, the secretary of the Rice Importers Union, in an interview with "Iran": determining the allocation of foreign exchange arrears, speeding up the allocation of foreign exchange for new shipments and expanding the clearing facilities are the three demands of the rice importers. Prolonged settlement of arrears limits the financial resources and credit capacity of the importers. Expediting the allocation of currency in the exchange center hall can help clarify the cost of supplies and supply the rice faster. According to the announcement of the secretary of the association from October 14, the validity of the facilities for the entry and evacuation of basic products has not been extended until then. The continuation of this facility is considered necessary to facilitate cargo clearance and maintain the flow of supplies. The increase in the exchange rate of the exchange center since July is also mentioned as one of the reasons for the increase in the price of imported rice. Read the full text here.