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The REAL cost of inflation in 2021

Bear in mind these statistics are from the USA, but here in Canada we are likely NOT that far off.    

Price increases over last year (CPI report)…

Gasoline: +58.1%

Used Cars: +31.4%

Gas Utilities: +25.1%

Meats/Fish/Eggs: +12.8%

New Cars: +11.1%

Overall CPI: +6.8%

Electricity: +6.5%

Food at home: +6.4%

Food away from home: +5.8%

Apparel: +5%

Transportation: +3.9%

Shelter: +3.8%