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You’re Not Imagining It: Your Kid’s School Supplies Cost More This Year
School supply prices have increased by 7.7% this year, with parents paying an average of $173.45 for 21 common items. School lunch essentials like blueberries and apple juice have also seen significant price hikes, driven by tariffs and the war on Iran.
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- Why do your kid’s school supplies cost more this year?
- First on Scripps: New analysis finds prices for school supplies, lunch staples have surged since 2025
- Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans roughly 11% more per child this year, report shows
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