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And then inflation on groceries is really 15%, but they tell you it’s 3.5.
They measure inflation by commodity prices, not shelf prices. Basically how much more the corporations have to pay, while the consumers are paying proportionally far more.
No, they changed how it's measured so great value is the same as lays
Do you mean shrinkflation?