Jump in food prices biggest in 18 years

Courtesy Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Wed, 05/14/2008 - 08:34

Consumers had to shell out more for goods, services and especially food in April, according to a government report released Wednesday, but the rise was lower than expected.


 

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