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[-] wewbull@feddit.uk 32 points 1 month ago

The inflation figure is an annual figure though. It means things are 2.7% more expensive than they were last year. OP is showing an example nearer 60%.

[-] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 1 month ago

It's actually showing 47%. The price is based on pounds which increased from $10.99 to $15.99.

[-] Tja@programming.dev 15 points 1 month ago

Since it's from April to August, it's actually showing 31% annual.

And since a sample size of one, and the location is redacted (could be comparing Texas with NYC or Hawaii) it's showing nothing.

[-] sqgl@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago

And meat prices are factored into a CPI I presume.

[-] wewbull@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

I think OP is trying to demonstrate how useless CPI is as a measure.

[-] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Inflation isn't based on the cost of a single thing. You're confusing it with stocks.

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