grocery costs
Coverage of grocery costs in the Nexus archive.
- Summer’s imperfect produce is too good to waste
Vegetable prices in April rose 3.1% compared to March 2026, with fruit prices increasing by 1.2%. The article highlights using imperfect summer produce to save money and reduce food waste amid rising grocery costs.
- Walmart receipt from 2006 goes viral for its shockingly low prices: ‘I just fell to my knees’
A Walmart receipt from 2006 went viral due to its unexpectedly low prices, prompting reactions like 'I just fell to my knees.' The article highlights nostalgia for cheaper grocery costs from the past.
- Trump administration says new EPA rules will save you money at the supermarket. It's not clear they will
The Trump administration delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, claiming the action will reduce grocery costs for consumers. However, experts suggest the actual impact on food prices remains unclear and uncertain.
- The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists warn that the economic impact of the Iran war could persist through 2026, leading to higher gas prices and increased grocery costs for Americans.