Timothy Birdnow

Here is a rundown on some of the more egregious inflation rates from the consumer price index.

* lettuce 24.9 percent
* margarine: 43.8 percent
* butter: 31.4 percent
* flour: 23.4 percent
* salad dressing: 18.3 percent
* hot dogs: 18.2 percent
* frozen vegetables 16.4 percent
* crackers and bread: 16.0 percent
* olives, pickles, relishes: 15.8 percent
* soups: 15.7 percent
* roasted coffee: 15.5 percent
* sauces and gravies: 15.2 percent
* ice cream: 15.0 percent
* rice: 13.8 percent
* fresh whole chicken: 13.3 percent
* potatoes: 12.9 percent
* milk: 12.5 percent
* baby food: 10.7 percent

Even man's best friend hasn't been spared from inflated meal costs, with pet food costs advancing 15.2 percent over the previous 12 months.

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