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Rice Prices See Sharpest Surge Since 2008 as Food Inflation Risks Return
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Rice Prices See Sharpest Surge Since 2008 as Food Inflation Risks Return

by Oguz BuyukyildirimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Global rice prices are rising again, raising fresh concerns over food inflation in emerging markets. Benchmark Thai white rice jumped about 20 percent in May, marking its sharpest monthly increase since 2008. Chicago rice futures also rose by around 15 percent over the same period. The move matters because rice is not just another agricultural […]

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