71.   Iraqis are suffering severe shortages in basic commodities, which the government says it is unable to buy because of the lack of cash.

72.   It also has caused widespread shortages in basic commodities, leaving many Iraqis threatened by hunger and poverty.

73.   It was one of the biggest protests in the capital since the rupiah began dropping in value last year, forcing up prices of basic commodities.

74.   It was one of the biggest rallies in the capital since the rupiah began dropping in value last year, forcing up prices of basic commodities.

75.   Khatami said that despite the economic problems, the government would maintain subsidies on basic commodities such as rice, cooking oil and meat.

76.   Last month, police also detained three housewives, including astronomer Karlina Leksono, for holding a peaceful demonstration against the skyrocketing prices of basic commodities, especially milk.

77.   Life has been hard because of the unfriendly weather in the seas while prices of basic commodities such as kerosene were rumored to soar.

78.   Labor unions are pressing for a wage increase to compensate for several rounds of rises in fuel prices, which have pushed up prices of some basic commodities.

79.   Middle-class consumers rushed to supermarkets buying basic commodities such as rice, sugar, milk and cooking oil in enormous quantities.

80.   Millions of people have lost their jobs and prices of basic commodities have soared.