cm0002Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
cyranoThe call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, February 28. The protest comes as people continue to endure rising prices on everything from food and gas to housing and utilities, epitomized by the soaring cost of eggs which in January averaged $4.95 a dozen.
CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising
Tracking the price Americans are paying of common goods and services now compared to the same items five years ago.
Plum2.5 dozen = $20.39
$20.39÷30= $0.68 per egg.
The discount bulk store brand is still $8.16 per dozen where I am.
phdepressedThey’re using early January numbers instead of late January or early February.
So it doubled in a month. Fun times, yall.