Consumers paid more for gas and food in April, pushing inflation to its highest level in two and a half years. But so far this month, inflationary pressures have begun to ease.
Rising Food And Gas Costs Push Up Consumer Prices
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Fri, 05/13/2011 - 5:37am
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