Prime and Netflix’s price rises show an unwelcome change in the cost of living
Posted on AllSides February 4th, 2022
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ANALYSIS
Amazon is the latest company to get hit by inflation—and many of its customers will have to pay more as a result.
The retailer announced yesterday (Feb. 3) that it will raise the subscription price for its Prime membership in the US to $14.99 a month, or $139 annually, representing a 17% rate increase.
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