Tampa Bay sees grocery prices spike, ranks second nationally

Tampa Bay sees grocery prices spike, ranks second nationally

Grocery prices in the Tampa Bay region are on the uptick, according to a recent study by financial technology company SmartAsset. The report examined grocery inflation across twelve major metro areas from March 2024 to March 2025. The Tampa Bay region ranked second with a 4.3% increase in groceries. Only Honolulu ranked higher, with a 5.3% increase. The study measured seven categories to determine its findings. Among them were eggs, meat, and po…