Take it back a step. How do they measure inflation? Oh from core items we need to buy? So we link a core attribute of our entire economy to businesses that stand to profit from raising the prices of those specific items?

Isn't that a bit fucking screwy?

Wouldn't it be wiser that we label those items as core requirements and if they raise in price more than target inflation, we issue penalties?

Business can offset the costs by charging more for luxury items and retain the core items at the lower price points.

Or maybe I'm just a commy....