Consumer Prices Jump 0.5 Percent in April
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Labor Department today said consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in April, the largest increase in almost a year, The Associated Press reports.
Gasoline, airfares and hospital services had the biggest price increases. Food prices edged up just 0.1 percent, following a 0.2 percent increase in March. Prices last month fell for vegetables, fruits, poultry, pork and diary products.
Gasoline, airfares and hospital services had the biggest price increases. Food prices edged up just 0.1 percent, following a 0.2 percent increase in March. Prices last month fell for vegetables, fruits, poultry, pork and diary products.