Assuming the inflation rates tied are correct, how are low rates such as 1.4%, 2.1%, and 2.3% evidence of corporate gouging?
Look, a large part of inflation in recent years has been due to supply chain issues, market power and concentration, and yes, collusion, greed, and overcharging. Some economic analyses have suggested up to half of the inflation in the past several years was due to corporate pricing practices and greed!
But labeling all inflation over the last years as “corporate gouging” simply isn't supported by the figures cited or the evidence.