ICYMI: Steve Biden’s Inflation Crisis

July 13, 2022

ICYMI: Steve Biden’s Inflation Crisis 

 In case you missed it, per today’s June Consumer Price Index report, Steve Biden’s inflation crisis is worse than ever before. 

 With prices up 9.1% since last year, inflation hit a four-decade high in June, while core consumer prices rose by 5.9%. 

While Sisolak likes to brag that “wages are up,” real average hourly earnings have fallen 3.6% over the last year and inflation has outpaced wages for the past 15 months. 

On top of rising inflation and low wages, Nevadans are facing some of the highest gas prices in the country and more Nevada families than ever are being forced to rely on local food banks for groceries. 

Bidenflation is hurting Nevada families, but don’t take my word for it. Just take a look at some of the year-over-year increases for basic goods and groceries from the June CPI report: 

Eggs: +33.1%

Butter: +21.3%

Chicken: +18.6%

Milk: +16.4%

Coffee: +15.8%

Cookies: +14.7%

Breakfast cereal: +14.2%

Fish and seafood: +11.0%

Bread: +10.8%

Uncooked ground beef: +9.7%

Pork: +9.0%

Fruits and vegetables: +8.1%

Pet food: +10.3%

Pets, pet supplies and accessories: +9.3%

Motor fuel: +60.2%

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids: +18.7%

Tires: +15.4%

New cars: +12.5%

New trucks: +11.1%

Used cars and trucks: +7.1%

Health insurance: +17.3%

Dental services: +4.7%

Nursing homes and adult day services: +4.6%

Hospital services: +3.9%

Eyeglasses and eye care: +3.3%

Physicians' services: +1.0%

 Bottom Line: “Bidenflation and Steve Sisolak’s wild spending sprees have devastated Nevada families and left many unable to afford gas, groceries, and rent. Just like he failed to lead during COVID, Sisolak is now, once again, either unable or unwilling to lead and deliver solutions for hurting Nevada families.” -Elizabeth Ray, Lombardo for Governor Spokesperson

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