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Why food prices might rise
If droughts reduce harvests of key crops like cereals and potatoes, there will be less food available. This scarcity often leads to higher prices in supermarkets, as demand outstrips supply. You might notice your weekly food shop costing a bit more, especially for fresh produce grown in the UK.
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