Inflation Makes These Things Pricier In Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — Anyone who’s been to a Connecticut grocery store recently knows the pinch of a 7.9 percent jump in inflation, the sharpest consumer price index spike since 1982.

The price of food increased on pace with inflation, costing Americans 7.9 percent more last month than in February 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent report on consumer price index increases. The report is a cautionary tale, showing a steady increase in inflation since last fall.

Proteins like meat, fish, poultry and eggs are up 11.9 percent in the Northeast region. Fruits, and vegetables are up 6.1 percent. Dairy and related products cost about 5.4 percent more.

Much of the focus on inflation has been on rising fuel costs. The average cost Connecticut residents paid for a gallon of gas decreased to $4.33 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA. That is down from $4.46 a week ago; the price was $3.67 per gallon a month ago.

Other energy costs also increased. The cost to heat homes with natural gas increased almost 20.3 percent in the Northeast, and electricity increased about 6.1 percent. Almost everything else increased, too.

New cars and trucks cost about 13.1 percent more in the Northeast. But if you’re planning to buy a used vehicle? Prepare to pay about 42.5 percent more.

Nationally, the cost of women’s clothing 6 percent overall, but dresses alone cost almost 14 percent more. The cost to clothe babies and toddlers increased 12 percent, and it costs more than 10 percent more to buy shoes for the kids.

The cost of a vacation also is increasing. Airline fares are up nearly 13 percent nationally. Hotels cost about 29 percent more. If you’re planning to attend a major sporting event, expect to pay about 21 percent more.

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