I bought the exact same lunch items for my granddaughter this week – same store, same brands, no special sales last week. Total? Up $10 just a few days ago, from $35 to $45. No bulk buys, no extras, just the usual stuff. How does this even happen?
I know prices have been creeping up, but this feels wild. Are grocery stores just randomly adjusting prices now? Or am I just noticing it more? I used to track my budget loosely, but now I’m thinking I need a spreadsheet just to keep up.
Anyone else seeing these weird price jumps lately? Is there a trick to avoiding them, or do we just accept that every grocery run is now a surprise?
Written and published by NewsBreak ~ March 27, 2025
