I think that the problem is share of discretionary spending. If 80% of your income is spend on fixed costs any increase in them will hurt a lot. The way I unde

I think that the problem is share of discretionary spending. If 80% of your income is spend on fixed costs any increase in them will hurt a lot. The way I understand cpi is that for some class of citizens it is good representation but is total bullshit for the working poor to low middle class.