Canadians thinking their grocery bills got more expensive in August are right. Food inflation rose 3.5 per cent in August compared to the overall Consumer Price Index, which rose 1.9 per cent.

Much of that gap can be attributed to factors, such as higher transportation and energy costs, as well as drought affecting produce and meat{ai:summary}Canadians' grocery bills rose 3.5% in August, outpacing the 1.9% gain in the overall CPI.The gap shows food inflation ran ahead of general prices. #economy

Canadians paid 3.5% more for groceries in August. What's driving up prices?

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