Cryptic crossword clue
Pumps empty, staple food being stockpiled — these are affected by inflation 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PRICES

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The straight part
We know that "these are affected by inflation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case these are affected by inflation = prices.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRICES mean?

PRICES noun
  1. The cost required to gain possession of something.
  2. The cost of an action or deed.
  3. Value; estimation; excellence; worth.
PRICES verb
  1. To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
  2. To pay the price of; to make reparation for.
  3. To set a price on; to value; to prize.
  4. To ask the price of.

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