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This interactive chart shows price increases for gas, food, housing near Whatcom County

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the Seattle metropolitan area shows the price of gasoline has gone up 66% since the start of 2021. That’s the area for which data is compiled that is closest to Whatcom County.

Here’s a look at prices of gas, housing and utilities, food at home and away, and medical care.

Julie Shirley
The Bellingham Herald
Julie Shirley directs news coverage for The Bellingham Herald and has been the executive editor since 2003. She’s been an editor in Florida, California and Washington since 1979.
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