The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been steadily stabilizing, but is still higher than we’ve seen in decades. Prices overall have increased by 8.3% since August 2021 – food increased by 11.4%, which ...

CHARLOTTE — If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. A report from the USDA says food prices rose 24% between 2020 and 2024. In August alone, coffee ...