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Paying too much at the grocery store? Just wait. USDA predicts food prices to soar. Here’s how much

The Department of Agriculture says you can expect grocery store prices to go up another 4.5% to 5% more -- that’s on top of the 9% we're seeing now.

News 12 Staff

Apr 8, 2022, 10:42 AM

Updated 1,037 days ago

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The Department of Agriculture says you can expect grocery store prices to go up another 4.5% to 5% more -- that’s on top of the 9% we're seeing now.
The USDA says restaurant prices are forecast to rise even faster, up to 6.5%.
Beef and veal will be particularly impacted, which are expected to increase up to 7%.
Avian flu is also causing chicken prices to go up around the same amount.

Fresh vegetables are expected to see the smallest change to their current prices.