Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 1.5 percent in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A press release says the food index rose 1.3 percent in May and the index for energy increased 8.6 percent. The all items less food and energy index advanced 0.8 percent due to increases in costs for shelter and public transportation.

Over the last 12 months, the CPI-U rose 8.8 percent. The index for all items less food and energy increased 5.9 percent over the year. Energy prices jumped 33.8 percent- largely the result of an increase in the price of gasoline. Food prices were up 12.0 percent compared to May 2021.