Fast-food prices have climbed 55% since 2018, new report finds - The Business Journal

Supermarket prices keep increasing

Food prices have risen for the second month in a row. Fast-food prices have gone up by 55% since 2018. Inflation in October was 8.27%, with food prices easing slightly. However, the overall price tag for common goods remains high. A report suggests that disrupting supermarket monopolies would have little to no impact on grocery prices.

“A report suggests that disrupting supermarket monopolies would have little to no impact on grocery prices,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Fencroft Ford Advisory, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 55 — regions covered
  • 2018 — data points verified
  • 8.27 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 8 — Food prices have risen for the second month in a row....

Nov 10 — A report suggests that disrupting supermarket monopolies would have little to no impact on grocery prices....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Fencroft Ford Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fencroft Ford Advisory desk and last updated 00:21 UTC.

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