G8 leaders see need for oil, food price stability

TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Group of Eight leaders agreed on Tuesday there was a need for stability in oil and food prices, which have soared in recent months, as well as in financial markets, a Japanese government official said.

Most G8 leaders were positive about the outlook for the global economy, despite the uncertainties, the official told reporters.

G8 leaders were holding a second day of talks in their three-day summit.

(Reporting by Yoko Nishikawa; Editing by Rodney Joyce)