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U.S. Inflation Soars: Food Prices Up 30% in 5 Years

8/17/2025

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Inflation in the U.S. is at its highest in years, with food prices up nearly 30% since five years ago.
Although inflation rates have slowed in the past two years, public concern about rising prices remains.
There is a notable gap between individual perceptions of inflation and official statistics.

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Story summary

Inflation in the U.S. is at its highest in years, with food prices up nearly 30% since five years ago.
Although inflation rates have slowed in the past two years, public concern about rising prices remains.
There is a notable gap between individual perceptions of inflation and official statistics.