Prices of groceries in Midwest urban cities in February compared with the prices of the same

Prices of groceries in Midwest urban cities in February compared with the prices of the same products in February 2007:

Product2008 price 2007 Increase

Flour $0.45 a pound $0.34 32%

Eggs $2.20 dozen large $1.58 39%

Milk $3.52 gallon whole $2.71 30%

Bananas $.52 a pound $0.49 6%

Tomatoes $1.70 a pound $1.44 18%

Cheddar Cheese $4.57 per pound $3.77 21%

Source: U.S. Department of Labor