Episode

Why Are Grocery Store Prices So High

Podcast: The Daily
Published: Jul 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 2268
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Summary

According to the Economic Research Service at the Department of Agriculture, prices across all food categories are expected to rise 3.2 percent in 2026. Today, Jessica Cheung, a senior audio producer for “The Daily,” talks with the general manager of a food co-op in Pittsburgh about how the store is being affected by the quickly increasing costs.