Why Do Inflation Rates Suddenly Jump?

Imagine you have a piggy bank where you save your allowance. One day, the store prices jump up all at once, it’s like someone poured extra coins into the piggy bank overnight. Sudden inflation is when prices go up very fast, making things cost more than they used to. It happens because people and businesses expect prices to keep rising, so they raise their own prices quickly too.

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  1. Your favorite candy costs twice as much after a holiday sale
  2. Pizza prices suddenly go up during summer vacation
  3. The price of gasoline jumps when you need it most

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