Prices are up because of the cost of transportation of goods. Everywhere along the distribution chain, the price of gasoline/diesel causes the seller to raise the price to compensate. While the consumer suffers, big oil companies report massive profits! The shortage of workers has led to increased salaries, even then, we hear from businesses everywhere that they can't supply the needs of the public because of lack of staff. The lack of people to fill positions is multi-factoral, including a screwed up immigration system, I am speaking of legal immigration, which is my a stumbling block to bringing skilled employees to the US to fill needed positions!
