Today in Data: The Growing Cost of Food and Fuel

Today in data, new inflation numbers reflect the increasing cost of paying for food and gasoline.

Data

20.5%: Projected increase in the price of eggs for the year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

8.6%: Increase in consumer prices in May

$5: Average price per gallon of gasoline on June 10

4 in 10: Number of Americans who say inflation is keeping them from making summer travel plans