Grocery prices rose at fastest rate since August of 1981 (The Canadian Press)

By Canadian Press

Inflation rate 6.9 per cent in September as grocery bills climb

Oct 19, 2022 | 6:57 AM

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate dropped slightly in September to 6.9 per cent but the cost of groceries continues to climb.

In its latest consumer price index report, the federal agency says the slight deceleration from 7 per cent in August is mostly attributed to lower gas prices.

Gas prices fell by 7.4 per cent in September from a month prior.

Grocery prices rose at the fastest rate since August 1981, with prices up 11.4 per cent compared with a year ago.

Statistics Canada says food prices have outstretched the overall inflation rate for 10 consecutive months.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2022

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