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President Joe Biden has recently come under fire from Republicans for his false claims about inflation, including food prices, being on the mend. On Tuesday, the President stated that inflation was decreasing, but the inflation report revealed that prices had actually increased during January. This sparked outrage from Republicans who accused Biden of lying to the American people.
Biden: Food prices are coming down.
Reality: Grocery prices are up 11.8% from last year.
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) February 8, 2023
The latest data shows that the consumer price index increased by 0.5 percent last month in comparison to December, and grocery store food prices have also gone up by the same percentage since the start of the year. Moreover, food prices have seen a significant increase of 10.1 percent over the last 12 months, resulting in an increased financial burden for American households at the checkout counter. Some examples of this inflation include a 70.1 percent surge in egg prices compared to the previous year, a 14 percent increase in dairy prices, a 0.7 percent increase in poultry prices, and a 0.6 percent increase in frozen fruits and vegetables since December.
In an effort to address the surging food prices, large retailers like Walmart and Whole Foods are devoting more time to negotiating the cost of food than they have previously. Despite these efforts, Republicans have been quick to blame President Biden for the escalating consumer prices since he took office. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla) has appealed to Congress to prioritize reducing the national debt and living within their means, while Representative Andy Bigg (R-AZ) has accused President Biden of being dishonest about the true state of food prices.
Many Americans are grappling with the alarming inflation rates, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities like food. President Biden must prioritize addressing this issue and providing relief to those who are affected by the escalating prices. To achieve this, he needs to be transparent and take accountability for any missteps. Moreover, Congress needs to work collaboratively to identify and implement effective solutions that will help mitigate consumer prices and guarantee that all Americans can afford to provide for their families.
The preceding article is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Townhall
