Small businesses and families squeezed by inflation, questioning corporate price hikes

Small business owners like Nick Rosolino believe corporate greed is a main driver of high inflation. He had to raise his prices 15% even though his costs soared much more.

Corporations are enjoying healthy profit margins, even as consumers struggle with inflation. Experts debate how much excess profits have fueled price hikes.

Shrinkflation - downsizing products rather than raising prices - shows companies try to protect profits over consumers.

Families like Heather Vargas's are struggling, with grocery bills doubling even as they buy basic items.

Consumers like Aaron Hackman feel companies raised prices exorbitantly in the pandemic, and have no incentive to lower them when people continue paying.