Inflation at the Gas Station - 2010 CPI

Inflation slowed last year. Compared to 2009 inflation of 2.7 %, 2010 inflation fell to 1.5 %. Overall, energy prices are rising at the fastest rate despite a slight decline in natural gas prices. Food prices are also rising again, whereas in 2009 they were falling. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs are leading the way with prices increasing an average of 5.5 % in 2010. Dairy had an increase of 3.7 % in 2010.

Here are a couple of charts that I put together based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 CPI-U data.

 

Here is a PDF of the charts for better viewing.