At the current rate of increase, the cost of family insurance will reach twenty-seven thousand dollars or more in a decade, taking more than a fifth of every dollar that people earn.

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After accounting for the new excise tax rate, the cost of these vehicles for consumers will increase by 20, 000 rupees to 35, 000 rupees, he added.

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If the reform passes, it could head off next year's planned 5.4% postal rate increase the one that will push the cost of mailing a single letter to 39 cents from 37 cents.

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Imagine the increase in our cost of finance if we paid the same rate as Spain or Italy (three times as high) or Greece (double digits).

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Consumer food cost inflation, relative to all other goods, has risen to twice its 2005-2007 rate of increase as well due to sharp increases in corn, soybean and wheat prices.

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