Tuesday, June 08, 2004

Inflation in 2004

Just found this and thought it was fascinating...gas isn't the only thing that has risen in price, but it has blinded us to the raised cost of other goods and services.

 Goods and services rising the most so far in 2004
ItemAnnualized price change
Motor fuels other than gasoline (diesel, etc.)62.7%
Gasoline 58.1
Butter & margarine47.2
Motor vehicle fees (license & registration)32.4
Delivery service22.7
Fuel oil & other fuel18.4
Apples16.6
Women's suits & separates16.2
Airline fares13.0
Utilities (gas service)12.6
Other fats & oils including peanut butter12.3
Audio discs & tapes11.5
Hotels & motels11.0
Indoor plants & flowers10.9
Boy's apparel10.5
Household item repair9.5
College tuition & fees9.3
Bikes and other sports vehicles9.1
Legal services8.9
Men's shirts & sweaters8.8
Jewelry8.8
Pets & pet products8.8
Eggs8.7
Jewelry & watches8.3
Cheese & related products8.1
Data: January Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics