Ever wondered how you know if your groceries are getting more expensive?

Consumer price index

Ever wondered how you know if your groceries are getting more expensive?

Imagine you're planning a monthly grocery shopping trip. You notice that the prices for your usual items seem to rise every time you go.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) helps you understand if your shopping costs are increasing over time. It's like a scorecard for prices.

Example

If your basket of groceries cost 200 last month and 210 this month, the CPI shows a 5% increase in grocery prices.

Remember this

The CPI tells you if your money is buying less over time because of rising prices.

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