I don't know if it will be the final tipping point for the world economy. We heard that before with increasing crude oil prices, for example, and that stuff is pretty pervasive in our overall supply chain. We've had higher prices at the pump and the home-heating fuel-tank during a pretty nasty depression. But yes, it is going to be rough and I expect my weekly pasta bill to double.

Hmm, maybe I better invest in a lot of shelf-stable egg fettucini while I still can. If you haven't had it before it is some of the best dry pasta I have ever eaten.

(TomT, please give Kitten a [former] Lensman's best regards)