Rising clothing and footwear costs are hitting consumers below the beltStatistics Canada reports that clothing and footwear costs went up just under 4% between January and November of last year. Gas prices decreased at an especially steep rate (-10.73%) between January and November 2025. American gas prices have also gone down significantly over the past year. Apps like GasBuddy and Waze can help you find the cheapest gas prices in your area. Apps like GasBuddy and Waze can help you find the cheapest gas prices in your area.