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Drastic rise in food prices raises concern

From the Gulf Newshttp://www.gulf-news.com/nation/General/10189616.html

Dubai: Basic food prices in the UAE have risen a staggering 36 per cent, figures compiled by Gulf News show.

At a glance: Soaring costs

Price of Basmati rice has shot up more than 50 per cent from Dh15 for a bag of 5kg to Dh22.70
A two litre bottle of cooking oil has increased 80 per cent, from Dh10.85 to Dh19.60
Indian mutton has gone through the roof from Dh13 a kg last year to Dh28 per kg
A whole chicken now costs Dh17.25 as compared to Dh10.35 last year
A 30-egg tray costs Dh14.60 today. Last year it was Dh12.30

Lets hope a pay rise is decent enough to cover the cost of living increase.