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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent

Thai instant noodle makers seek government approval for first price hike in 14 years

people prepare instant noodles
Five instant noodles producers have urged the Thai government to allow them to increase their prices. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters

Five major producers of instant noodles have urged the Thai government to allow them to increase their prices within a week, warning of soaring production costs affecting one of the country’s most popular grocery items.

The war in Ukraine, as well as droughts and floods over the past year, have caused the cost of wheat, energy and transport costs to rise sharply, affecting noodle prices across Asia.

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