Tuesday’s presidential debate touched on some massive economic issues that are affecting all Americans.
The immense increase in gas prices was a crucial part of the discussion, but have other everyday products seen a drastic increased in price over the same time period?
According to Blaze research on data provided by the the Bureau of Labor Statistics* gas prices are not alone in skyrocketing over the last decade. Wait till you see chocolate chip cookies!
Gasoline (All Types)
2002 Average – $1.44
2012 Average- $3.73
Percent Increase: 158%
Beer (Per 16 oz.)
2002 Average – $.99
2012 Average-$1.24
Percent Increase: 25%
Eggs, Grade A, Large (Per Dozen)
2002 Average – $1.03
2012 Average-$1.80
Percent Increase: 73%
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