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21 Household Items With Soaring Prices Since Last Year

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16. Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.7%

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15. Frozen fruits and vegetables
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +15.8%

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14. White bread
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +16.0%

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13. Cookies
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +16.6%

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12. Motor vehicle repair
> Price increase, February 2022 to February 2023: +17.7%

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