Special Report

21 Household Items With Soaring Prices Since Last Year

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21. Food from vending machines and mobile vendors
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.0%

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20. Bread other than white
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.0%

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19. Pet food
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.2%

18. Olives, pickles, relishes
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.4%

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17. Sauces and gravies
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.5%

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