‘Am I Trippin?’: South Carolina Shopper Says Steak Prices Are ‘Through The Roof.’ Why?

‘Am I Trippin?’: South Carolina Shopper Says Steak Prices Are ‘Through The Roof.’ Why?

High grocery prices have slowly become the norm in the United States. In 2022, food prices increased by 9.9%—faster than any year since 1979, according to the USDA. While this rapid rise has since slowed down, many shoppers are still finding themselves paying high prices at the checkout. Some food items have gone up in price faster than others. For example, in March 2025, the average price of a dozen eggs reached a five-year high of $8, and many…