Food costs spiked in December while gas prices cooled. Here’s the latest look at consumer expenses.

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 20, 2026, 6:03 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 20, 2026, 6:03 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/20/december-us-consumer-goods-price-tracker/

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest consumer price report last week, providing a closer look at how energy costs, grocery prices and other everyday expenses have shifted in the nearly 12 months since President Donald Trump assumed office. Across the board, inflation accelerated ...