There are 17 states including Pa. giving out inflation-relief checks: Find out here if you qualify

17 states are giving out some form of inflation-related relief checks. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)

Inflation reached a peak in June at 9.1%, the highest it’s been in over 40 years. With gas prices, groceries, and other living expenses increasing throughout 2022, many states have responded by providing inflation-relief checks.

According to the labor department, as reported by CNBC:

• Gas: 25.6%

• Airline fares: 33.4%

• Electricity: 15.8%

• Food at home: 13.5%

• New vehicles: 10.1%

• Food away from home: 8%

• Used cars and trucks: 7.8%

• Shelter: 6.2%

• Medical care services: 5.6%

17 states — including California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina and Virginia — are giving out some form of inflation relief to their residents.