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Three major reasons behind grocery price increases

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Food prices spiked during COVID-19 and remain stubbornly high even as inflation slows. Despite campaign pledges, President Trump has yet to bring grocery costs down.

Breakdown
  • Grocery prices have risen nearly 3% compared to the previous year. 26s
  • The fastest monthly food price increase since late 2022 was recently recorded. 33s
  • Climate change, labor shortages, and tariffs are the three main reasons for rising grocery prices. 51s
  • Coffee prices have increased by more than 20% due to high tariffs on imports from Brazil. 1m 4s
  • Consumers are adapting by buying store brands, shopping at multiple stores, and using coupons. 1m 35s
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