While some materials saw month-over-month declines, like steel, all three energy subcategories showed increases — with natural gas prices up by 24.3%.
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Where are consumers cutting back because of inflation?
A recent survey by Iselin-headquartered Provident Bank found that more than 82% of shoppers are making changes. Find out what they're doing with less of — or eliminating — as a result.
Read More »As omicron wanes, NJ businesses struggle with inflation
At the variant’s peak in December and January, owners said that patronage dropped off, but activity has since bounced back. Now, they have bigger problems: higher costs and few workers.
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