Furthermore , private traders bought out much of the grain reserve , and resold it at excessive prices when food was scarce in 2001 .
The situation was exacerbated by the government 's poor preparation in replenishing the reserve sources as they were used .
Private traders bought out much of the grain reserve , and resold it at excessive prices when food was scarce in 2001 .
The situation was exacerbated by the government 's poor preparation in replenishing the reserve sources as they were used .