TOKYO -- Prices for crude oil, metals, grains and other internationally traded commodities are climbing at the fastest rate since 1995, raising fears of political instability in countries highly dependent on imports as seen in Turkey.
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Global commodity prices soar 50%, fastest pace in 27 years
Fears grow inflation could become source of political instability worldwide
Higher energy prices are feeding through to the cost of other commodities, such as aluminum and grain. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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