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In reply to the discussion: Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases -- and winning [View all]niyad
(115,116 posts)64. My guy is about 10 pounds, doesn't eat a whole lot. But his canned food has
gone up about 15 %, and his kibble almost doubled (and we are not talking the fancy stuff, either!). His litter has gone up about 30%, and that isn't the extreme stuff either.
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dalton99a
Feb 2024
OP
Oh, I do most humbly beg your apology for my error. 4/10ths of a percent on, say, 1,000
niyad
Feb 2024
#42
We should worry less about a dollar more on a grocery item. Insurance is what's out of hand!
jimfields33
Feb 2024
#28
A long time ago, a RW relative told me I need to go to Walmart for my prescriptions.
progressoid
Feb 2024
#73
Why is that? I'm in PA and just about to pay over 3,000 bucks to renew our two vehicles, one doesn't even have collision
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#39
+1. Unit price increases across many categories are huge - it is sheer profiteering at this point
dalton99a
Feb 2024
#35
And some here act like everyone got all this extra income in raises, so we are way ahead of inflation
MichMan
Feb 2024
#63
Bummer! So many ways the super wealthy in charge are demanding more and more of our money.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#41
Definitely not toasted bread! I have to confess, I never quite developed a liking for apple butter,
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#66