The rate of inflation, at almost 8.5%, is near its fastest pace in almost 40 years. And while President Biden has declared the fight on rising prices his top domestic priority, no one is expecting quick or easy solutions. It’s a national story, but it’s also a personal one, affecting consumers’ everyday lives in ways big and small. In this series, The Public’s Radio shares the stories of Rhode Islanders coping with a growing cost of living.