Rice prices soar, fanning fears of food inflation spike in Asia

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Rice prices soar, fanning fears of food inflation spike in Asia
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it’s not inflation if it just gets more expensive. A rice inflation would mean the grains become bigger and the price would drop, but it’s the oposite. Arguably, it’s a food deflation. And it’s due to the excess of water. Silly Comment Writer (i did click on the article, but did not read it, if anyone is wondering) /s

that's like saying a inflation of the dollar is when the dollar bills get bigger

I don't know about that one chief