Inflation is one of the world's biggest headaches. In addition to energy, food prices have risen sharply in recent months. Which food item do you think has risen the most?

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Vegetable oils have risen the most, with a 31% increase between May 2021 and the same month this year, according to FAO. Cereals are close behind, while sugar and meats have risen the least. They say one swallow does not make a summer, but the FAO food price index showed a slight decline in May.

Source: FAO