Grocery prices are expected to rise ‐ again
[Washington Examiner] Supply chain problems and high labor costs are driving another hike in grocery prices.
A Goldman Sachs report showed that consumers should expect "substantial increases in food prices" in the likes of a 6% climb this year — similar to what people experienced last year.
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicated that prices across a range of goods and services rose 7% between December 2020 and December 2021. It's the largest annual inflation growth in more than 40 years.
Food prices overall saw the largest increase since 2008, with a 6.5% jump in December. Meat prices went up 15%, while egg prices increased by 11%.
Posted by: Besoeker 2022-02-10 |