Food prices rise as U.S. inflation moderates

Beef prices were 12 percent higher than a year ago, helping to drive overall food prices upward, said the Labor Department on Tuesday. The monthly Consumer Price Index report said food prices were 3.7 percent higher but the U.S. inflation rate slowed slightly in August. “The all items index rose 5.3 percent for the 12… » Read More

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