Inflation hitting Metro Detroit harder than the national average

Metro Detroit's year-over-year Consumer Price Index increases are slightly above the national average.

Driving the news: The CPI increased 8.3% over the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Why it matters: Republicans in Michigan are blaming Democratic leadership for inflation, an issue which Gov. Whitmer admits she can't solve alone.

• The White House has largely blamed the war in Ukraine and snarled supply chains for rising prices, but has been quick to take credit for falling gas prices.

Yes, but: Gas prices in Michigan remain nearly 20 cents higher than the national average after state lawmakers failed to reach a relief agreement over the summer.