SHOCKING: June Grocery Price Increase COMPLETELY ERASES Grocery Benefit
Statistics Canada says inflation eased to 2.8% in June, but there's one major problem: grocery prices have now increased faster than overall inflation for 17 consecutive months and have now ERASED any perceived benefit most Canadians (who actually received the grocery benefit) experienced.In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the latest Consumer Price Index report, explain why food inflation continues to outpace headline inflation, and examine which grocery items saw some of the biggest price increases.From beef and tomatoes to lettuce, bananas and bread, many Canadians continue to…
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