Grocery store prices continue to climb, as Central Georgia shoppers feel the impacts скачать в хорошем качестве

Grocery store prices continue to climb, as Central Georgia shoppers feel the impacts

Natasha Askew visited three different grocery stores Thursday, searching for the best price on nutritional drinks she needs for her health. "Coming here to Food Depot, it was like $10, less than the other places that I've been, but it's sad, you know, that you're gonna use more gas trying to find the cheapest price," Askew said. Her experience reflects a broader crisis hitting Central Georgia households. The latest Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows grocery prices rose 2.7% over the last year, with some staples jumping even higher. Ground beef now averages $6.32 per pound — a 13.9% increase year over year. Coffee prices have surged 21%. Eggs are up 12% due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks affecting supply.