Midwest CPI unchanged in November

The Midwest Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers was 215.65 in November, unchanged from October, according to a news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The CPI - which shows changes in the prices of energy, food and all other items - is measured in comparison to a base period between 1982-84. A typical market basket of goods and services that cost $100 in 1982-84 cost $215.65 in November, not seasonally adjusted.

The energy index dropped slightly, 0.5 percent, during November, food prices edged down 0.1 percent and the index for all other items was unchanged.

November highlights:

• Electricity prices had the greatest decline within the energy index, with a 1.6 percent drop in costs. Motor fuel prices, which had declined for five straight months, were unchanged in November, according to the release.
• Within the food index, prices for food at home dropped 0.3 percent, while costs for food away from home rose 0.2 percent.
• For all other items, prices for used cars and trucks were down 1.5 percent during the month, and apparel costs were down 0.4 percent. Price decreases were offset by a 0.7 percent increase in the cost of good and services, a 0.3 percent rise in medical care costs and a 0.1 percent increase in costs of shelter.

During the last year, the Midwest CPI has risen 3.3 percent.

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