by Selene N.
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July 26, 2006

Recent Grocery Price Increase

December 19, 2007 05:17 PM EST
views: 46 | rating: 9.5/10 (18 votes) | comments: 25
Have you noticed a recent increase in the grocery prices? A can of baby formula is $2 more, a donut is 20 cents more, and a croissant is 25 cents more... Just a few items that I noticed. I wish I had stock on the baby formulas before the price increased. We go through a can in about a week.
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Comments: 25

M & M. Dec 19, 2007, 5:20pm EST
Yes I have. Especially eggs and milk. Everything goes up, except the salaries.
Carol Lloyd Dec 19, 2007, 5:20pm EST
wrong buy buy stock in EXXON
Nanci B Dec 19, 2007, 5:22pm EST
The only prce that I have clearly noticed is the milk price increases which are obscene. Over a dollar increase a gallon is ridiculous.
David The Nighthawk B. Dec 19, 2007, 5:24pm EST
Stores are prepping for the Holidays I guess
Chuck M. Dec 19, 2007, 5:38pm EST
If you live within the vicinity of an Amish community, try the Amish salvage stores. I've noticed also that Walmart has different pricing from store to store so you might want to take notes. I have 5 Walmarts within a 45 minute radius of me and all of them are priced different.
Marie L. Dec 19, 2007, 5:41pm EST
Everything seems to have taken a jump -- we are spending a fortune on milk lately.
M C. Dec 19, 2007, 5:42pm EST
I havent noticed it much, but I tend to buy the same items each time. They're either on sale or not it seems..

Carol, why do you suggest Exxon? just curious..is it smart to buy it while gas prices are still high? I'm thinking those companies are priced higher right now due to the gas prices. When gas prices drop won't that affect gas company stock shares?
carmel m. Dec 19, 2007, 5:43pm EST
Amazing isn't it! The produce and dairy products have shot right up in price but the farmers are getting less money. Whos getting all the dough?
Birdee F. Dec 19, 2007, 5:46pm EST
Yeah when gas prices go up then the truckers costs go up & then their products they deliver go up. GAS SUCKS! ;o) I wouldn't know about formula...never used it...I was lucky to be able to breastfeed my kids for a year each.
Birdee F. Dec 19, 2007, 5:48pm EST
Ohh like Chuck said check the Amish... they have some good supplies & it is all homemade...I went with my aunt once in MO & they had AWESOME Gingersnap cookies! Ohhhhh I want some now!
Bobbie S. Dec 19, 2007, 6:00pm EST
Yeah, but a lot has to do with the cost of transportation. The truckers are not making any money transporting goods, due to the increase in fuel costs. It all trickles down to us consumers. Such a shame. I wished the gas would stop going up!
Bobbie S. Dec 19, 2007, 6:01pm EST
Hey Birdee thought the same as me!
Spencer T. Dec 19, 2007, 6:05pm EST
Yep, have noticed a rise in lots of prices. Dairy has gone thru the roof but for some reason Soy Milk has dropped lately.
Mark D. Dec 19, 2007, 6:13pm EST
price of gas goes up, everthing else will follow, it's an enemy conspiracy!
Sophie S. Dec 19, 2007, 6:23pm EST
Soy milk is more affordable than ever, and since I have a dairy allergy (that is slowly getting better) soy is all I drink.
golds g. Dec 19, 2007, 6:56pm EST
yes I noticed it on the donut
Carmen Y. Dec 19, 2007, 7:29pm EST
I've noticed a price increase in just about everything I've purchased at the market. The cereal boxes are a lot smaller and more expensive as well as dish soap and wash soap. Milk, bread, bottled water and everything else has gone up so much that if it wasn't for coupons it would be really sad. I've even switched to some generic items but have noticed that those items have gone up, too!
Debra C. Dec 19, 2007, 9:01pm EST
Everything has gone up, except the wages of the bottom 99%.
Austin Cushing Dec 19, 2007, 9:33pm EST
And the taxes of the upper 1% -- those are dropping steadily, too.

But, yeah, prices are going up, and wages are staying the same. Even in states where the minimum wage has been increased, employees who currently earn more than that amount aren't seeing any increase...
Austin Cushing Dec 19, 2007, 9:33pm EST
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Rick C. Dec 19, 2007, 9:44pm EST
As the gas prices keep going up we will see more and more things go up. As our wages stay the same - check out what the CEO's of the oil companies are making. See the profits the oil companies are making. See how our president say he want cars be able to get 35 MPG by the year 2020. And we are a country be held hostage by the oil companies... A lot of live in areas with no mass transit system, and our cars are all we have to get to our work. We all need products that must be transported to our area. Which come by truck. Wonder what the oil barons will do once we all die because we can't afford to eat because we can't afford to go to work....???
Chris Decker Dec 19, 2007, 11:56pm EST
This is something I've been argueing with people about for a while now. I'm glad to see I'm NOT the only one to notice this!

Prices are going up because transportation costs are going up. And yes, while prices skyrocket, wages are stangant. I'm netting more now per week than ever before in my work history, but I'm spending much more in gas just to get to work and back every week. While my wages have gone up by about 25%, fuel has nearly tripled (in my area, anyhow. Other areas are varied, of course), and it's costing me almost $50/week just to fill my tank.

I agree with Rick. How long with it be before we can't afford to eat because we have to buy gas to get to work and back?
J W. Dec 20, 2007, 4:43am EST
in bread and milk yes
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Dec 20, 2007, 12:17pm EST
I have noticed prices going up. I was lloking at some cleaning supplies I use to get for like a buck a piece that it now up to $1.89 a piece. That is a big jump in price.
Selene N. Dec 21, 2007, 2:43am EST
Thanks everyone.... I didn't think of the transportation costs of the grocery items. Now that makes perfect sense.... although not a happy one.

I also noticed milk increased a lot. I just couldn't remember how much so I didn't list it.

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