Very strange, and I am told that Gasoline(fuel) and food do not count toward the inflation index.
That too is strange since they are the principal items we must have to survive, and get to work.
My electric bill has gone up and Mr. Obama brags that it will go up more, my heating fuel has gone up, my County and State taxes have gone up, My automobile registration has gone up,my part of the National debt has gone up my temper has gone up.Even the cost of my taking a morning bowel movement has gone up thanks to my Governor here in Md. who now charges me a Flush fee to use my own septic tank.
I cannot say that I am very fond of Democrats and their economics.
I sure hope that you responded that the government keeps track of both numbers (including and excluding).