For those shopping for groceries, a modest 0.1% increase in the food-at-home index might seem manageable, but specific items are pricier than others.
For example, data shows consumers faced a sharp 5.5% increase in egg prices, contributing to a 0.7% rise in the broader meats, poultry, fish and eggs category.
This spike is particularly burdensome for families relying on eggs as a staple protein source, pushing them to either absorb the cost or seek alternatives.
For July, the average price per dozen large Grade A eggs in U.S. cities was $3.08. This trend highlights the marked, ongoing volatility in egg prices...
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