Special Report

The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring

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45. Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning
> Price increase, October 2021 to October 2022: +14.1%

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44. Electricity
> Price increase, October 2021 to October 2022: +14.1%

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43. Sugar and sugar substitutes
> Price increase, October 2021 to October 2022: +14.1%

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42. Frozen fruits and vegetables
> Price increase, October 2021 to October 2022: +14.1%

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41. Candy and chewing gum
> Price increase, October 2021 to October 2022: +14.2%

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