You don't have to be a part of the older generation to complain about the cost of gas these days. That is something we can all agree on. But is the cost of other essential items like food and electricity on the rise too? Unfortunately, we know the answer is yes, so I did a little research to put it all in perspective.

Ft. Branch, Indiana Huck's

Right now the price of gas per gallon is basically the same anywhere you go in the Tri-State.

lib / canva
lib / canva
loading...

Bad News From Target is Good News for Us

Target released a plan to basically get the company back on Target. This includes reducing inventory on categories that aren't selling like they used to like their super cute home accessories. They are promising more markdowns, and I see that as a bonus for those of us that walk in with a short list and leave with an entire cart.

StoneyCloverLanexTarget_2
StoneyCloverLanexTarget_2
loading...

Stats and Facts

So, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of basically every number and percentages you can think of when it comes to consumer spending. There is also information on how we spend our time, how much time we spend with our kids, how often we socialize with our neighbors, and how working parents are finding the time to get it all done. I found some interesting stats from year over year April 2021 to April 2022.

WKDQ-FM logo
Get our free mobile app

Cereals and Bakery Products Up 10.2 Percent

Phil Aicken
Phil Aicken
loading...

Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs Up 17.2 Percent

Markus Spiske
Markus Spiske
loading...

 Dairy Up 10.1 Percent

Kim Gorga
Kim Gorga
loading...

Fruits and Vegetables Up 10.4 Percent

Scott Warman
Scott Warman
loading...

Nonalcoholic Beverages Up 12.2 Percent

Edge2Edge Media
Edge2Edge Media
loading...

Alcoholic Beverages Up 3.5 Percent

Gonzalo Remy
Gonzalo Remy
loading...

The cost of energy has gone up 26.8 percent from April 2021 to April 2022, and in that same time span, Motor fuel has gone up 40.0 percent. I did find one bright note of interest, the cost of education and communication remained flat with no change.

 

Downtown Evansville Market on Main Farmer's Market Vendors 2022

Market on Main will feature local vendors, food trucks, live music, and more every Wednesday through September 14, 2022. from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is located right in front of The Ford Center.

11 Evansville Area Restaurants Offering The Best Bang for Your Buck

Yelp is a useful tool to read user reviews and see what our local restaurants have to offer. Let's take a tasty look into the top 11 locally-owned restaurants that won't break the bank.

More From WKDQ-FM