Consumer News Inflation Watch The Chicken And The Egg Price Saga Continues

A look at consumer prices 9 months into the second Trump administration

The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef, gasoline, electricity and natural gas — and how they are changing, or ... Read More

Restaurant owners say inflation forcing $17 for egg sandwich — here’s the math behind it

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant ... Read More

'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant ... Read More

Nevermind eggs: Prices of ‘essential’ Amazon products have shot up by 5% in 2025 — nearly twice the current inflation rate. Here's how not to overpay

Meanwhile, independent data shows that inflation continues to strain household budgets, with consumer prices rising 2.7% in June — the largest increase in five months. With tariffs driving costs ... Read More

Why Everyone's Talking About The Price Of Eggs Again

Eggs are back in the headlines, and not just because they’re breakfast favourites. Prices have started creeping up again, leaving shoppers wondering what’s really going on this time. From farm costs ... Read More