EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 8 MIN
How Shrinkflation Is Quietly Reshaping Your Grocery Bill
from Inflation Explained with Fexingo: CPI, Prices, and the Cost of Living for Everyday People · host Fexingo
Lucas and Luna dive into shrinkflation: the practice where companies reduce package sizes instead of raising prices. They examine why the CPI data often misses this phenomenon, using real examples like cereal boxes shrinking from 20 ounces to 18 ounces while prices stay flat. They discuss how consumers can spot shrinkflation and what it means for measuring true inflation. Tying in the latest CPI reading of 334.0 for May 2026, they explore why the Fed's inflation target may be underestimating what families actually pay. A practical, eye-opening conversation for anyone who's noticed their groceries disappearing faster. #Shrinkflation #Inflation #CPI #ConsumerPrices #Economics #GroceryPrices #HiddenInflation #PackageShrink #FedPolicy #CostOfLiving #ConsumerAwareness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicIndicators #PriceChanges #EverydayEconomics #LucasAndLuna #InflationExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Lucas and Luna dive into shrinkflation: the practice where companies reduce package sizes instead of raising prices. They examine why the CPI data often misses this phenomenon, using real examples like cereal boxes shrinking from 20 ounces to 18 ounces while prices stay flat. They discuss how consumers can spot shrinkflation and what it means for measuring true inflation. Tying in the latest CPI reading of 334.0 for May 2026, they explore why the Fed's inflation target may be underestimating what families actually pay. A practical, eye-opening conversation for anyone who's noticed their groceries disappearing faster. #Shrinkflation #Inflation #CPI #ConsumerPrices #Economics #GroceryPrices #HiddenInflation #PackageShrink #FedPolicy #CostOfLiving #ConsumerAwareness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicIndicators #PriceChanges #EverydayEconomics #LucasAndLuna #InflationExplained Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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