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Why Everything Feels So Expensive | Odessa News
Everything feels expensive right now—and for millions of Americans, it’s not just a headline, it’s a daily struggle. Inflation cooled slightly thanks to rate hikes and supply chain fixes, but prices are still way up from pre-pandemic levels. Worker shortages from restrictive immigration policies are driving up construction and food costs, while extreme weather is skyrocketing insurance rates. Global tensions are pushing energy and shipping prices higher, and rising interest rates mean pricier mortgages. Texas, a trade hub reliant on imported labor, feels the squeeze especially hard—lower…
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