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I wonder how much of the price increases are legit and how many are a result of opportunism? Somehow, Wall Street keeps increasing in value while Main Street suffers.
Shoppers had better start budgeting more for their groceries, according to the latest consumer price index, which shows prices are increasing — and they're likely to keep going up.
Economists say costs from rising gas prices, a spike in commodity prices, increased imports by China, heavy Midwest crop damage and other factors are all getting passed on to retail consumers.
The White House said Monday that it expects inflation to go up — and not go back down.
Get ready for higher grocery bills for the rest of the year
The latest spike in grocery bills comes on the back of prices that rose during last year's pandemic stockpiling — and never went down.
www.nbcnews.com
Shoppers had better start budgeting more for their groceries, according to the latest consumer price index, which shows prices are increasing — and they're likely to keep going up.
Economists say costs from rising gas prices, a spike in commodity prices, increased imports by China, heavy Midwest crop damage and other factors are all getting passed on to retail consumers.
The White House said Monday that it expects inflation to go up — and not go back down.