Shoppers feel the pinch as grocery store prices continue to rise

Shoppers feel the pinch as grocery store prices continue to rise

Grocery prices continue to rise, leaving Erie residents feeling the financial strain as they try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Shoppers like Gina Ruffa have turned to stores like Aldi, where she believes she can purchase about 80% of her groceries organically at an affordable price. No picking allowed! Hagen History Center asks visitors to avoid taking sunflowers "Prices keep escalating," said Gina Ruffa, a local shopper. Ginelle Ruffa,…

9 reasons grocery prices rise and 6 ways to handle it - FODMAP Everyday

Between 2020 and 2024, USDA reports that food costs increased by 23.6%, surpassing the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rise of 21.2% over the same period. Also, food prices in June 2025 were 3.0 percent higher than in June 2024. I’ve personally felt that grocery shock, where the cart looks half-empty, but the receipt still makes your jaw drop. Last month, I left one store with just two bags with milk, bread, eggs, and vegetables, and still pa…