High prices recorded in August as well

The Dow Jones lost almost 1300 points on higher prices.

Surveys show that this year's inflation is 8.3 percent higher than last year's August.

Prices fell slightly in August compared to July 8.5 and June 9.1.

The main reason for the drop in prices in August was lower gas prices.

Gas prices hit near 13-week lows.

Gas prices hit near 13-week lows.

A gallon of gas currently costs $3.7.

These increased prices are the highest rate recorded in four decades.