The grocery bill finally dropped by 0.2%, so I guess I can afford the premium brand of tap water this month.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
US inflation rates have slowed as food and fuel costs show signs of cooling, offering a slight reprieve for household budgets. While the dip suggests a stabilization in consumer prices, most Americans report that the 'cooling' has yet to register on their actual grocery receipts or bank balances.
Source: US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool — BBC
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