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The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring

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5. Fuel oil
> Price increase, December 2021 to December 2022: +41.5%

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4. Margarine
> Price increase, December 2021 to December 2022: +43.8%

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3. Eggs
> Price increase, December 2021 to December 2022: +59.9%

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2. Food at employee sites and schools
> Price increase, December 2021 to December 2022: +129.6%

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1. Food at elementary and secondary schools
> Price increase, December 2021 to December 2022: +305.2%

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