WASHINGTON — In yet another sign of the nation's economic problems, the consumer price index rose 1.1% in June, the largest increase since 1982, according to data released today by the Labor Department.

Much of the rise was triggered by rising energy prices, which increased 6.6%.

The CPI for petroleum-based energy rose 10%. The index for food rose .8%. Housing costs were up .5%

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