Edmonton inflation spikes over housing, gas prices

Inflation in Edmonton is rising faster than the Canadian average, according to an analysis released Thursday by the city. 
In November annual inflation in the Edmonton​ census metropolitan area, as measured by the consumer price index, jumped from 1.3 per cent to 2.7 per cent from October.
The rise is due to higher housing costs combined with a spike in gas prices in early November, the city says.
The census metropolitan area includes Edmonton and several neighbouring communities