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The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring

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15. Meats, poultry, and fish
> Price increase, Sept. 2020-Sept. 2021: +10.4%

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14. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
> Price increase, Sept. 2020-Sept. 2021: +10.5%

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13. Other fats and oils including peanut butter
> Price increase, Sept. 2020-Sept. 2021: +10.7%

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12. Fresh fish and seafood
> Price increase, Sept. 2020-Sept. 2021: +10.7%

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11. Uncooked ground beef
> Price increase, Sept. 2020-Sept. 2021: +10.8%

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