It’s a surprise to no one that prices are higher since a year ago, and even a couple of months ago, as gas prices in L.A. have reached $5+/gallon in most locations, and CPI - the national inflation measure - shows a rate above 7% annualized; something not seen in 40 years! The government isn’t making this easier despite blaming it on global shipping issues and other related supply shocks; the Federal Reserve, as well as most other major central banks, are keeping rates low an