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Sales and excise taxes are included in the price because they are necessary expenditures by the consumer for the item.
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Sales and excise taxes are included in CPI because they are necessary expenditures by the consumer
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September 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM (1 day ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM (1 day ago)

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https://www.bls.gov/ppi/faqs/questions-and-answers.htm

This FAQ explains the Producer Price Index (PPI), its history, differences from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and how it's interpreted. It clarifies the PPI's uses and methodology changes.

Producer Price Index
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