I just went to Wal Mart. There was no decrease in food that I purchased. Still high and higher since last year. Deflation my foot.
“I just went to Wal Mart. There was no decrease in food that I purchased. Still high and higher since last year. Deflation my foot.”
Food prices rose 2.9% between November 2022 and November 2023, according to the most recent consumer price index. By comparison, at the same time in 2022 prices rose 10.6% over a one-year period.
So 2.9% higher that last year.
Here’s a breakdown by segment:
Annual decreases (November 2022 to November 2023) have been most dramatic among the following indexes:
Eggs (-22.3%).
Lettuce (-10.2%).
Apples (-5.8%).
Tomatoes (-4.4%).
Fresh vegetables (-3.1%).
Annual increases (November 2022 to November 2023) have been most dramatic among the following indexes:
Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks (+18.6%).
Food from vending machines and mobile vendors (+14.6%).
Uncooked beef roasts (+12.5%).
Uncooked beef steaks (+9.1%).
Beef and veal (+8.7%).