Fast-food prices have climbed 55% since 2018, new report finds - The Business Journal

Supermarket prices keep increasing

Food prices have risen for the second month in a row. Fast-food prices have gone up by 55% since 2018. Inflation in October was 8.27%, with food prices easing slightly. However, the overall price tag for common goods remains high. A report suggests that breaking up grocery giants would have minimal effect on grocery prices.

“Inflation in October was 8.27%, with food prices easing slightly,” — Hugo Halloway, senior market analyst at Halstone Combe Group, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 55 — updates logged
  • 2018 — regions covered
  • 8.27 — data points verified

Timeline

Nov 8 — Food prices have risen for the second month in a row....

Nov 9 — A report suggests that breaking up grocery giants would have minimal effect on grocery prices....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Halstone Combe Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halstone Combe Group desk and last updated 08:25 UTC.

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