Increases in the prices of basic commodities such as food hurt the poorest the most, since they spend the largest share of their income on food.
El aumento de los precios de productos básicos como los alimentos perjudica principalmente a los pobres, ya que estos gastan la mayor parte de sus ingresos en comida.
Continued high inflation and a devalued pound have resulted in a surge in the prices of basic commodities such as bread, accompanied by shortages of other necessities, including fuel.
La inflación, que sigue siendo alta, y la devaluación de la libra, han hecho aumentar los precios de los productos básicos como el pan, al tiempo que escasean otros productos indispensables, entre ellos el combustible.
Unemployment and food prices have increased, foreign aid has declined, the price of basic commodities such as rice has risen by 60%.
Ha crecido el desempleo, los precios de los alimentos han aumentado, la ayuda externa se ha reducido, el precio de los productos básicos como el arroz ha subido un 60%.
In 1979, a modification of the food subsidy scheme was effected by a direct income transfer in the form of food stamps, which were made available to purchase a choice of basic commodities such as rice, flour, sugar, milk powder and kerosine.
En 1979 el plan de subsidios para alimentos se modificó mediante una transferencia directa de ingresos en forma de bonos alimentarios para la compra de un surtido de productos básicos, como arroz, harina, azúcar, leche en polvo y queroseno.
In this regard, the Government would monitor food prices and stocks, and expand production of basic commodities such as grain, meat, and vegetable oil.
A tal efecto, el Gobierno vigilará los precios y las reservas de los productos alimenticios, y ampliará la producción de productos básicos como los cereales, la carne y el aceite vegetal.
Lack of basic commodities such as coffee and bread. Marc NS/NC
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