TOKYO: Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 per cent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday (Jul 18), piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections this weekend. Public support for Ishiba's administration has

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/44265100

Public support for Ishiba’s administration has tumbled to its lowest level since he took office in October, partly because of frustration over the cost of living.

  • iktEnglish
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    26 days ago

    Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 per cent in June year-on-year

    Now that’s inflation!