Hyperinflation Already There, for Majority of Population

The average inflation figures published do not really give a picture of the disproportionate development of prices for energy and food items—that is, where they affect the population most. In Germany, the average inflation rate for September year-on-year is 4.9%, but energy prices, such as gas for heating, and gasoline, have undergone an increase by 14.3%. Prices for vegetables and fruits have had even higher increases: tomatoes are up more than 34%; eggplants (aubergines), 50%; carrots, 40%; milk, 12%; dairy products even higher; eggs about 20%. For a low-income household to afford a decent, minimal standard of living is becoming impossible, with energy and food bills requiring several hundred euros more this coming winter. It is telling that in spite of the reported relatively low inflation rate, German mainstream media constantly report alarmingly high price rises for energy and food.