CPI Is a Lie—REAL PRICE of Groceries?

Americans are waking up to the reality that inflation is creeping back up, gouging wallets and making a mockery of the promises of economic “normalcy” we heard just a year ago.

At a Glance

• The official U.S. inflation rate climbed to 2.7% in June 2025, but prices for essential goods are rising much faster.
• The government’s “core inflation” metric, which rose to 2.9%, deliberately excludes food and energy costs.
• Prices for essentials like eggs, coffee, and ground beef have surged by double digits over the last year.
• The disconnect between official statistics and the real cost of living is fueling public frustration.

Washington’s Official Story vs. Your Reality

The latest inflation report from Washington is a perfect example of how the government uses statistics to tell a story that real Americans don’t recognize. The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June rose by 2.7% over the last year, a number that bureaucrats and media pundits will point to as “moderate.”

Breaking news: US inflation climbed to 2.7% in June, surpassing expectations and signalling that Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting prices https://t.co/0dJm6TVTQI pic.twitter.com/xUo1B1TmV6

— Financial Times (@FT) July 15, 2025

But this headline number hides a much more painful truth. The government’s “basket of goods” used to calculate the CPI is a broad average that downplays the brutal price hikes on the essential items your family actually has to buy every week.

The Real Price of Putting Food on the Table

If you want to see the real inflation rate, look at your grocery bill, not a government press release. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the cost of basic food items has skyrocketed over the past year, including:

• Eggs: Up 27.3%
• Coffee: Up 12.7%
• Ground Beef: Up 10.1%

These are not luxury items; they are staples for working families. While the “official” inflation rate is 2.7%, the “grocery store” inflation rate is in the double digits, and every American family feels it.

Deconstructing the “Core Inflation” Myth

To make the picture look even better, economists and government officials love to talk about “core inflation,” which rose to 2.9%. What they don’t like to advertise is how they get that number: they simply remove food and energy prices from the calculation.

This is a classic case of Washington insiders telling you not to believe your own eyes. They are measuring a fantasy economy where families don’t need to buy food or put gas in the car. For seniors on a fixed income and parents trying to feed their kids, this isn’t just misleading; it’s a slap in the face. The truth is in your wallet, and no amount of statistical spin from Washington can change that.