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A rice shortage is sending prices soaring across the world. And things could get worse (apnews.com)

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Countries worldwide are scrambling to secure rice after a partial ban on exports by India cut global supplies by roughly a fifth.

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[–] CryptoRoberto@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

I went to buy rice for the first time in like 2 years (I buy a 50 pound bag and live alone), was shocked. Bags were smaller and prices double or more. A dollar a pound used to get you some really primo rice. Now that's the cheapest shit.