(NAFB) – The Consumer Price Index increased 0.8 percent in November after rising 0.9 percent in October.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the data Friday. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.8 percent before seasonal adjustment. The food index increased 0.7 percent in November after rising 0.9 percent in both September and October.

The food at home index increased 0.8 percent in November as all six major grocery store food group indexes rose. The rise represents the third consecutive month that all six increased. The food at home index rose 6.4 percent over the past 12 months, the largest 12-month increase since December 2008.

The food away from home index rose 0.6 percent in November, following a 0.8-percent increase the prior month. The index for limited-service meals continued to rise sharply, increasing 1.0 percent over the month, while the index for full-service meals rose 0.4 percent in November.