If you believe the government, when they tell you the rate of inflation, a.k.a. CPI, you're being fooled.

There is no such thing as the rate of inflation. Everyone's going to experience a different rate of inflation, based on their needs and wants.

The government wants you to trust their cooked BS numbers, instead of your own experience when you pay for stuff.

Believe the government all you want, but, the reality is, they're lying to you.