Onion Prices Up 108%: What Is Driving India's Inflation?
Onion prices in India are up 108 percent, according to this news story. It asks what is really driving the country's inflation, meaning the broad rise in everyday prices.
Context
Inflation is the general rise in prices over time, which cuts what a rupee can buy. Vegetables like onions often swing sharply with weather and supply, so they can move headline inflation quickly.
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