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May 2021
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How did potatoes get so expensive in Alg...

Bbc World Service
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<p>Recent images of Algerians queuing up for milk paints a picture of just how difficult it’s become for people trying to get the very basic food staples they rely on. Not just milk but things like chicken, red meat and now even potatoes. Potatoes, once accessible and cheap are now very expensive. The country’s concentration on its oil industry has meant i ... Show More
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