Leafy vegetable prices in Japan rise following prolonged rainfall
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Autumn is shaping up to be a headache for households trying to make ends meet. Electricity bills, including those for October, are expected to reach record highs, and unfavorable weather conditions have led to significant price increases for leafy vegetables. Over 3,000 food items saw price hikes in October. According to Teikoku Databank, the worsening situation in the Middle East has led to higher crude oil and naphtha prices, in addition to in…