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Here's what to know about the StatCan inflation reportCanada’s grocery price inflation has been higher than the overall inflation rate since February 2025 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Categories that experienced double-digit price increases in June included tomatoes (+31.7 per cent), lettuce (+19.3 per cent), carrots (+16.6 per cent), fresh or frozen beef (+13.8 per cent) and bananas (+11.5 per cent). Photo by oe Raedle/Getty ImagesGrocery price inflation increased more than overall inflation for the 17th consecutive month in June, according to Statistics Canada. While the cost of food purchased from stores grew at a slower pace (+3.9 per cent) than in May (+4.3 per cent), Canada’s grocery price inflation has outpaced headline inflation since February 2025.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Falling 0.4 per cent month-over-month, it was the largest monthly drop since December 2024.Removing gas from the equation, Statistics Canada said that at 2.2 per cent, the CPI was the same in June as it was in May.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“While gasoline prices remained elevated due to the conflict in the Middle East, diplomatic talks and an interim ceasefire arrangement contributed to an easing of global oil prices in June, leading to a 10.2 per cent month-over-month decline,” according to Statistics Canada.The agency said that this was the largest monthly drop since April 2025 when the consumer carbon tax was removed.At grocery stores, the year-over-year deceleration was fuelled by slower growth in fresh fruit prices (+1.7 per cent) and a decrease in the cost of grapes (-0.6 per cent) in particular, Statistics Canada said. Dry or fresh pasta (-8.3 per cent), shrimp and prawns (-3.8 per cent), seafood and other marine products (-1.7 per cent), and eggs (-2.2 per cent) were among the foods that experienced a price drop.The agency noted that higher prices for fresh or frozen chicken (+5.7 per cent), bread, rolls and buns (+6.0 per cent) and prepared frozen foods (+2.7 per cent) offset some of the slowdown.Categories that experienced double-digit price increases in June included tomatoes (+31.7 per cent), lettuce (+19.3 per cent), carrots (+16.6 per cent), fresh or frozen beef (+13.8 per cent) and bananas (+11.5 per cent).According to the CPI, five of the eight major components decelerated in June, including transportation, which dropped to 6.7 per cent from 9.0 per cent in May. Yet travel-related services accelerated by 10.1 per cent year-over-year in June compared to a 2.5 per cent increase in May. Flights, accommodation, tours and car rentals were all more expensive, especially in the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11.June marked the largest increase in air transportation prices since February 2023, which Statistics Canada attributes to growing demand for domestic travel and higher jet fuel costs.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.