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5. the price of producing, then delivering, goods is increasing (and projected to continue to increase)

Tue May 5, 2026, 10:59 PM

8 hrs ago

at every step in the chain. Prices go up - as costs go up.

It is not a conspiracy - and it is not a bumper sticker/classroom slogan.

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Help me out here: I thought "inflation" was too much money chasing too few goods. [View all] Sogo 10 hrs ago OP

Inflation is the rate of increase in prices over a period of time. LisaL 10 hrs ago #1

probably truly closer to stagflation ret5hd 10 hrs ago #2

I think we're going more into stagflation... Wounded Bear 10 hrs ago #3

Yes, the shelves are full (at least for now) ... anciano 9 hrs ago #4