Gasoline

-9.4%

Groceries

+3.4%

Cell Services

+7.7%

Top Movers (National)

Price changes over the last 12 months across key sectors.

Insight: Gasoline's sharp drop is the primary factor pulling the overall inflation rate down, while cell plans and insurance are pushing it up.

Housing & Insurance

Comparison of national averages with significant regional outliers.

⚠️ Regional Alert: Alberta and Manitoba are experiencing significantly higher costs in insurance and property taxes, respectively, compared to the national average.

Key Takeaways & Analysis

Why did inflation drop?

The primary driver was a significant ~10% drop in gasoline prices at the pump. Without this, the inflation rate would be higher.

Regional Differences are Stark:

National home insurance rose 6.8%, but Alberta saw a massive 13.7% hike.
Manitoba property taxes surged 19.5% due to specific Winnipeg infrastructure fees.