Does Ramadan drive up food prices?
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Across the Muslim world, the holy fasting month of Ramadan is under way and will continue throughout September. While the tradition reinforces messages about sacrifice and controlling desire, in the world's most populous Muslim nation Indonesia, some observers warn the ritual feasting at the end of each day is increasing the demand for food and driving up prices.
Presenter: Katie Hamann
Speakers: Indah Suksmaningsih, Indonesian Consumers Organisation; motorcycle taxi driver Muhammad Adam; translator and Jakarta resident Emmy Zumaidar; mother of two Sri Handyani
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