Consumer Goods Prices and Inflation

Inflation roared back in August, thanks to gas prices

Housing costs also continue to climb

If you felt the effects of rising prices last month, it wasn’t your imagination. The Labor Department reports the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped 0.6% from July. Over the last 12 months, the inflation rate is 3.7%.

The price of gasoline was the biggest driver of inflation. The price at the pump surged 10.6% from July but was down 3.3% from August 2022. AAA reports gas prices have plateaued at about the same level as a month ago.

Housing costs also continued to ri...

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Consumer Goods Prices and Inflation

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Housing costs also continue to climb

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Grocery prices fell in August

Coffee drinkers have benefitted the most

The cost of living slowed in June unless you rented an apartment

Eating at restaurants also continued to cost more

Inflation cooled in May but here’s what is still causing consumers the most pain

Prices for rent, cars and food are still rising

After cooling in March, inflation heated up in April

The costs of shelter, used cars and gasoline led the increase

The government says inflation is cooling. So why are big companies still raising prices?

So far, consumers appear to be paying up

Inflation cooled last month. Here’s where consumers got the most relief

Paying the rent continues to get more costly

Inflation slowed again in February thanks to falling energy prices

But food and shelter costs continue to rise

Inflation slowed slightly in January, but shelter, food, and gas prices are still rising

Consumers paid less for used cars and medical services

Wholesale egg prices have plunged, but when will consumers see lower retail prices?

Experts say lower prices should show up soon

Consumers appear to be rebelling against high prices

Companies that raised prices the most are seeing sales drop

Inflation ticked lower in December. Here’s what went up and here’s what went down

Food costs are still rising but used cars are still getting cheaper

Food and housing costs are still going up

But the latest data show inflation is cooling a bit

Inflation increased in October but at a slower rate

But if you were renting a home or buying heating oil, you might not have noticed

Here’s what cost more – and less – in September

Inflation increased at a faster-than-expected rate, rising 8.2% year-over-year

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