Tampa Bay's inflation rate paced the nation's again in May - and in addition to rapidly increasing prices on goods, experts are now warning consumers to keep a keen eye on the volumes and sizes of their favorite products.
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tampa's inflation rate continues to increase, hitting 11.3% and topping the list of U.S. metro areas. The national rate for May rose to 8.6% year-over-year, the highest level since 1981, but the overall cost of essentials is not the only thing residents should keep in mind when creating shopping lists.
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