New data shows grocery prices rise for Americans since Iran war

Grocery prices jumped more in April than they had in nearly four years

After warnings that the Iran war would drive up U.S. food prices, new data shows that “Food at home,” otherwise known as grocery bills, rose 0.7% in April.

New data shows grocery prices rise for Americans since Iran war

Everyday goods are now up 2.4 percent from a year ago, signaling that the path back to price stability remains uneven.

It’s Official: The Iran War and Energy Costs Are Pushing Grocery Prices Higher - Food Trade News & Food World

Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are nearly 7,000 miles from the United States’ East Coast, but the conflict there is making its presence felt very close to home indeed. Slowly but surely, the Iran War is beginning to come home to the local grocery store. Chicago-based Numerator publishes a Consumer Goods Price Index each month. It’s a consumer-focused inflation index that tracks price changes in everyday household goods based on verified purchasin…