Grocery prices jumped 0.4% in October, reversing September's 0.1% decline and ending a period of relative stability in food costs.
Snacks and beef led the increases, rising 1.0% and 0.9%, respectively, while fruits, vegetables, and dairy products also became more expensive.
Nonalcoholic beverages were the only major grocery category to register a decrease, falling 0.3%, while cereals and bakery products were unchanged.
The October Consumer Price Index, released earlier this week, shows a sharp jump in food prices.
The Labor Department's October CPI shows food prices increased 0.4% last month, about the same as the overall inflation rate. Grocery prices, which had been relatively stable for much of the summer and early fall, rose 0.4%.
Author: Mark Huffman
Source: Consumer Affairs
Posted: 2026-11-12 13:36:36
