Inflation is hitting the U.S. at a level unseen in decades, and both cities and small towns are feeling it.
If you think the price you’re paying for gas, groceries, or a candy bar has gone up, you are correct. Inflation is affecting the U.S. now more than ever, and rural areas have it worse than others.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% in April compared to 12 months earlier, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Business owners in Midland said inflation is hitting them hardest.
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