31. A fortnight ago several East Java towns were also hit by unrest as a result of sudden price hikes and the portioning of several basic commodities. 32. Adi was quoted by Antara as saying the committee will mobilize donated funds and basic commodities to the poor. 33. After demanding the government resign, however, the students demanded it should provide people with basic commodities at affordable prices, and immediately address the soaring unemployment. 34. Although the IMF has agreed to an Indonesian proposal to continue subsidizing basic commodities, including fuel, concern about the dangers of a huge budget deficit remain. 35. All have decried soaring prices of basic commodities and demanded social, economic and political reform. 36. An economic slowdown triggered by the regional financial crisis has caused demand for most consumer items, including basic commodities, to decline over the past few months. 37. Analysts and brokers said that mounting protests at the escalating price of basic commodities would not have an adverse impact on market sentiment. 38. Antony, whose ministry controlled the supply of sugar to government-owned shops that sell basic commodities at cheaper prices, had recommended import of sugar last year. 39. Antony, whose ministry controlled the supply of sugar to government-owned shops that sell basic commodities at controlled prices, had recommended import of sugar last year. 40. As everybody knows, we have to cope with the skyrocketing prices of basic commodities. |