The CPI is a joke. They do crap like substitute even cheaper products that are not practically comparable and claim a savings. For instance: One year they may use Jiff Peanut Butter, but the next year they use a store brand that is not comparable in quality, then claim a price savings to offset the fact that Jiff went up 25% in cost.
If they bought one brand and compared it to the average cost the follow year, say best price over the same 30 day period, they would find inflation is significant.
Food, Fuel, Medical Insurance, Furniture, School Supplies, Education, Clothing, etc, are all up significantly.
and the Price of Electricity Hit Record for May.
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