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Inflation

Published
June 10, 2022

As gas prices pass $5 a gallon, Maine lawmakers seek probe into price gouging

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maine was $5.06 on Friday, with Franklin County reporting the highest countywide average at $5.16.
Published
June 8, 2022

Shrinkflation: Smaller package sizes hide price increases

Manufacturers hope consumers won't notice they are getting less product.
Published
June 6, 2022

Average gas price in Maine nears $5 a gallon

'I want them to install crying towels here,' said one gas station customer, with per-gallon prices up nearly $2 from a year ago and likely to continue climbing.
Published
May 29, 2022

No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season

Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
Published
May 27, 2022

Despite record gas prices, Memorial Day travel surge expected in Maine

With prices at the pump hovering above $4.70 a gallon, travelers and residents alike plan to take to the road for the traditional start of Maine's peak tourism season.

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Published
May 11, 2022

U.S. inflation dips from four-decade high but still causing pain

Wednesday’s report on consumer prices contained some cautionary signs that inflation may be becoming more entrenched.
Published
April 22, 2022

Maine launches website to explain relief check rules

The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
Published
April 12, 2022

U.S. inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981

Some economists suggest that inflation is at or near its peak, but it could take time to come back down.
Published
March 18, 2022

Gov. Mills proposes payments of $850 to qualifying Mainers as she revises budget

The total amount of direct relief to individual Mainers would be increased by $100 from the governor's previous plan.
Published
March 16, 2022

Fed hikes key interest rate to fight inflation, with more to come

The Fed's quarter-point hike in its key rate, which it had pinned near zero since the pandemic recession struck two years ago, marks the start of its effort to curb the high inflation that has followed the recovery from the recession.