Rising Coffee Prices Are a Bitter Brew for Consumers

Rising coffee prices are a bitter brew for consumers

Overall, the cost of coffee imports to the United States has increased by more than 300 percent since the lows of 2020. Five years ago, a bag of coffee was fetching roughly $80 per standard bag (132-154 pounds or so).…

Coffee prices are jolting consumers. Could this change our drinking habits?

Tim Hortons is just the latest example of coffee price increases plaguing global markets. And some food economics experts say the overall price hikes from coffee shops to grocery stores have the potential to change our coffee-drinking habits.

Imapct on Trump tariffs is beginning to show in US consumers prices

Tariffs are causing price increases for various goods in the U.S., impacting items such as food and car parts, despite overall inflation remaining moderate. Companies are passing rising costs onto consumers, leading to notable price hikes: audio equipment prices have risen by 14%, dresses by 8%, and hardware by 5%. Economic experts are now observing a rise in goods inflation that was previously stable. Figure: Mohiuddin Rubel, former director, B…