Grocery prices rose 17% in the past year. Food costs went up faster than other prices in July 2025. The US Labor Department said, “Food prices increased 1.1% in July, the largest monthly gain since 1979.”
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
Economist John Smith said, “Rising costs and supply problems keep pushing prices higher.”
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-food-inflation-continues-to-soar-2025-08-01
Food prices rose 17% in 12 months
Meat, dairy, and produce prices went up the most
Supply chain problems still slow delivery
Energy costs make shipping more expensive
People still buy a lot, keeping prices high
Higher food prices make it harder for many families to pay bills. Experts say food prices may stay high this fall. Stores have to balance higher costs with keeping customers.
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