#Inflation in the #UnitedStates increased in January as prices of #food, #gasoline and #housing, among others, continued to rise. We talked to #economists about what the #Trump administration can do to bring #prices down. https://www.voanews.com/a/economists-weigh-in-as-us-inflation-rises/7980749.html
"Nor are economists overly impressed by Elon Musk’s proposal to tackle the problem: dramatically slashing government spending. Even if Musk could cut spending as much as he suggests (doubtful, reports The Economist, which finds much evidence of chaos but not much movement in actual numbers) experts say the result would crash the economy."
#Trump #Musk #inflation #groceries #prices #eggs #gasoline #economy #consumers #ConsumerPriceIndex
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"'BIDEN INFLATION UP!' he posted on Truth Social.
At least one survey already suggests consumers aren’t buying this line: The University of Michigan’s February survey of consumers found they expect inflation to increase, particularly in light of the tariffs Trump has slapped on top trading partners."
~ Heather Souvaine Horn
#Trump #inflation #groceries #prices #eggs #gasoline #economy #consumers #ConsumerPriceIndex
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"The consumer price index jumped by 3% in January compared to January 2024, according to the Labor Department, a number higher than most analysts expected."
#Trump #inflation #groceries #prices #eggs #gasoline #economy #consumers #ConsumerPriceIndex
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"President Donald Trump this week admitted that prices are rising ― but insisted that it’s not his fault despite repeatedly claiming he would bring prices down on his first day in office.
'Inflation is back, he told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an interview that aired on Tuesday night."
~ Ed Mazza
#Trump #inflation #groceries #prices #eggs #gasoline #economy
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-inflation-promise_n_67b589fae4b04f1801af34e5
#Memphis - watch out for BAD GAS! No, Bill Lee isn't in town; the problem is watery #gasoline. Might want to avoid these gas stations:
#BP on Jackson Avenue (doesn't say which one)
#Marathon on Dexter Road in #Cordova
https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/02/18/bad-gasoline-causing-problems-shelby-county-drivers/
According to AAA's weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia increased by six cents, reaching an average cost of $3.00 per gallon
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#Georgia #gasprices #gasoline
Gas up slightly as increase to base price of fuel continues
The price of gasoline is on the rise Thursday morning as the Public Utilities Board continues a gradual increase in the base price of the fuel.
#fuel #price #gasoline #economics #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-fuel-prices-feb-13-25-1.7457853?cmp=rss