Local prices have soared by up to 30 percent since the end of 2007 amid concerns about tight global supply, hoarding and rising demand from consumers spooked by the possibility of shortages.

• 从 2007 年尾开始，当地白米价格已经上涨了30%25，它受到全球供应吃紧、储粮与人们担心白米短缺而增加需求等因素影响。