Complex sentence: The rise in prices of essential goods and services was initially described "not unsatisfactory", and "not disturbing", but became more alarming in 1941.In early 1943, the rate of inflation for foodgrains in particular took an unprecedented upward turn.
Split into simpler sentences: The rise in prices of essential goods and services was initially "not unsatisfactory" and "not disturbing", but became more alarming in 1941. Then in early 1943, the rate of inflation for foodgrains in particular took an unprecedented upward turn.