Everything you always wanted to know about inflation (but were afraid to ask)

Americans have lived under the grip of inflation since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020 — and for many people, it's still a confusing time.

As part of a series looking at how Americans are dealing with inflation, NPR asked listeners and readers to share some of the main questions they still have about inflation. LTC Kevin B. LTC Eugene Chu Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Maj Kim Patterson MAJ Ken Landgren Maj (Join to see) CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana MSgt Steve Sweeney MSG Stan Hutchison MSgt Michael Bischoff SSgt Richard Kensinger 1SG (Join to see) SFC Jo Ann Klawitter SP5 Dennis Loberger SGT Charlie Lee PO1 Tony Holland PO1 Brian Austin CPL LaForest Gray SrA John Monette