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Why Are Grocery Store Prices So High

The Daily

Published
July 13, 2026
Duration
37:48
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Last updated
Jul 14, 2026

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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 manger of a food co-op in Pittsburgh about how the store is being affected by the quickly increasing costs. Guest: Je…

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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 manger of a food co-op in Pittsburgh about how the store is being affected by the quickly increasing costs. Guest: Jessica Cheung, a senior audio producer on “The Daily” for The New York Times. Tyler Kulp, general manager of the East End Food Co-op Background

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