The phrase "inflated costs" means that the prices or expenses of something have gone higher than they should be or are reasonable.
Sentences with «inflated costs»
But, that is the difference between a system that works on government mandates and another that ask for inflated costs by the insured of private companies to make up for it. (sbnation.com)
Still, it's worth thinking about the impact of inflated costs on the base. (canadianbusiness.com)
Schools will report inflated costs in order to keep their reported profits lower, so they can cry poor when asking taxpayers and students for financial assistance. (sbnation.com)