Money Midwest faces some of the country’s worst price hikes on gas, electricity, food, cars November 17, 2021November 17, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Midwest faces some of the country’s worst price hikes on gas, electricity, food, cars The shock effect is worse for consumers in the Midwest and South. The consumer price index jumpedĀ 6.6% in October from a year ago in these regions.