one of the results of the virus scare Lockdown has been some much, much higher costs for many groceries, restaurant food, and a number of additional things in the marketplace
which is a clear form of inflation, yes
Grocery store chains have been dealing with an ongoing supply-chain problem tied to absenteeism in their warehouses. Many of them have responded by paying bonuses to loyal workers to get them to stay on the job. And a restaurant that can only open 25% of its seating area can't even cover the cost of opening the doors unless it charges its customers higher prices.
Look how many things have seen DECLINING prices in recent months. Gas prices are only beginning to recover from a historical decline a couple of months ago. Commercial rents are through the floor in many places.