FYSA: Inflation has remained 5% or higher since June 2021 (21 straight months) while "real wages" have declined since May 2022. Reports for February 2023 show 6% Inflation. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report grocers up 10.2%, electricity up 12.9%, and utility gas up 14.3%.

Producer price index increased 4.6% vs. 5.7% in prior month following the 6% annual increase in the CPI