US inflation rate rose 6.8% in 2021, the highest increase since 1982

For six months in a row prices increased across many sectors, including gas, food and housing

The US inflation rate rose 6.8% over the last year, the highest increase since 1982, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday morning.

Inflation rose 0.8% in November after rising 0.9% in October. Price increases were seen across many sectors, including gas, food and housing. This is the sixth month in a row the US is seeing price increases.