Some samples (Midwest suburb):
* Chickenwings $.89 > $1 > $3 per wing
* Subway $5 subs are now 9.89
* Lawn mowing 35 now 55
* Cars 32k now 46k
* Garbage collection $30 now $45 (plus $3 gas surcharge)
* Electric $200 now $350
* Subway $5 subs are now 9.89
* Lawn mowing 35 now 55
* Cars 32k now 46k
* Garbage collection $30 now $45 (plus $3 gas surcharge)
* Electric $200 now $350
I haven't purchased any of those other things since the start of increased inflation. I mean, I purchase food often from all kinds of different places, but I don't track prices. I don't think food and drinks here have doubled in price, or even close to that, because that would be shocking. $40 burgers? $20 beers? And if food prices have only gone up by 10%-15% (which may be the case) I would likely never notice.
I feel like it's mostly people who go to the same store every week and buy the same items that notice inflation.
This is a beyond dishonest excuse when your utility a) is likely required by state law to publicize rate changes in some capacity b) breaks down your bill on the invoice so you know exactly how much you're paying per unit.