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Most Americans see higher prices for groceries and electricity, poll finds (apnews.com)
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A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers, with the vast majority of U.S. adults saying they’ve noticed higher-than-usual prices for groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts.

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[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 12 points 4 weeks ago

Taxes are deflationary, which means tax avoidance is inflationary... As are price hikes, gouging and profiteering.

The wealthy, and the wealth disparity causes inflation.