As Inflation Goes Up, New Poll Shows 4 in 10 Struggle to Pay Basic Necessities

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation has increased over the past month (and the year overall), as millions of Americans say they are struggling to make ends meet or pay for basic necessities. According to the CPI report, which was published on Wednesday, consumer prices shot up by 0.6 percent from August to September.

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Originally reported by Truthout by Chris Walker. Read the full story at the source.