But this hopeful sign for the future doesn’t mean much for the challenges shoppers face today.
(Need tips on what to skip?
For products not worth the buy, check out ourlist of non-dairy milks to avoid.)
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That’s 14 cents per egg today compared to 6 cents before the pandemic.
And that’s on the low end.
It’s mostly due to the recent tear of avian influenza that killed off millions of birds.
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The USDA noted there is currently a shortage of 134 million hens in the egg-laying population.
But eggs are still astaple for their versatilityand relative cost.
That said,giving up dairy comes with its own health-related upsides.
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It’s true that avian flu outbreaks posed a temporary, devastating blow to the supply of poultry.
Now there’s another reason to suspect that the price increases will continue.
What does that have to do with your wallet?
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Consumers pay lower prices in markets that have healthy competition.
Beef
Once again, beef makes the list.
The CPI reports the price of meat at 7.2% higher than the previous year.
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According toReuters, the reduction in cattle is “a decision that will tighten livestock supplies for years.”
One Kansas farmer told the news source, “The prices are here to stay for a while.”
These edible oils are key ingredients in packaged foods, candy treats, makeup, and toiletries.
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Since many products rely on vegetable oils, demand has remained high, and prices shot up with it.
Besides saving money, cutting back on your consumption of vegetable oils also helps reduce inflammation and weight gain.
